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brew install --cask sqlcl v26.1.2.132.1334

Command-line interface for executing SQL queries and scripts against Oracle Database.

Why you might care

SQLcl is Oracle's official lightweight CLI tool for database administration and query execution, offering better performance and modern features than SQL*Plus. Use this if you work with Oracle databases and prefer command-line interaction over GUI tools like SQL Developer.

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Alternatives

SQL*Plus SQL Developer DBeaver
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30-day installs · #394
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90-day · #408
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365-day · #514

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