Postgres
brew install --cask postgres-app
v2.9.5,14-15-16-17-18
Native macOS app that bundles a complete PostgreSQL database server ready to run.
Why you might care
Postgres.app is popular with macOS developers because it installs and starts as a simple Mac application with a menubar icon—no configuration files or command-line setup needed. It bundles everything you need to develop locally and includes convenient tools like a database browser.
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Links
- https://postgresapp.com/
- Brew formula source: Casks/p/postgres-app.rb
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