You can get macOS PostgreSQL packages from several different sources.
Interactive installer by EDB
2.7.8 Final (tar.gz), FossHub, MD5: 15e2389c9c526b03bd3779a6a6da9db4 see 2.6.x compilation instructions. Linux 64, Universal binaries. Homebrew is similar to Macports and provides packages (aka formulas) to install, either by compiling them from source or by using pre-made binaries. There are indications that there is now a formula for GIMP, installable with: brew tap homebrew/cask && brew cask install gimp.
Download the installercertified by EDB for all supported PostgreSQL versions.
This installer includes the PostgreSQL server, pgAdmin; a graphical tool for managing and developingyour databases, and StackBuilder; a package manager that can be used to download and installadditional PostgreSQL tools and drivers. Stackbuilder includes management,integration, migration, replication, geospatial, connectors and other tools.
This installer can run in graphical, command line, or silent install modes.
The installer is designed to be a straightforward, fast way to get up and running withPostgreSQL on macOS.
Advanced users can also download azip archiveof the binaries, without the installer.This download is intended for users who wish to include PostgreSQL as part of another application installer.
Platform support
The installers are tested by EDB on the following platforms. They will generally work on newer versions of macOS as well:
| PostgreSQL Version | 64-bit macOS Platforms |
|---|---|
| 13 | 10.13 - 10.15 |
| 12 | 10.12 - 10.14 |
| 11 | 10.12 - 10.14 |
| 10 | 10.10 - 10.12 |
| 9.6 | 10.10 - 10.12 |
| 9.5 | 10.8 - 10.10 |
Postgres.app
Postgres.app is a simple, native macOS app that runs in the menubar without the need of an installer. Open the app, and you have a PostgreSQL serverready and awaiting new connections. Close the app, and the server shuts down.
Homebrew
PostgreSQL can also be installed on macOSusing Homebrew. Please see the Homebrewdocumentation for information on how to install packages.
A listof PostgreSQLpackages can be found using the Braumeister search tool.
MacPorts
Mac Os X Homebrew Unrar
PostgreSQL packages are also available for macOS from theMacPorts Project. Please see theMacPorts documentation for information on how to install ports.
A list ofPostgreSQL packagescan be found using the portfiles search tool on the MacPorts website.
Mac Os X Homebrew Package List
Fink
PostgreSQL packages are available for macOS from theFink Project.Please see the Fink documentation for information on how to install packages.
Mac Os X Homebrew
A list ofPostgreSQL packagescan be found using the package search tool on the Fink website.