benerator ☆

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Description:
Tool for realistic test data generation

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.2.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: test-data data-generation testing database java

Install: brew install benerator

About:
Benerator is a powerful open-source tool designed for generating realistic and high-quality test data. It allows developers to define complex data models and create large datasets that reflect real-world scenarios. This ensures robust testing and validation of applications against diverse data inputs.

Key Features:

Declarative data model definition
Support for various data formats (CSV, XML, JSON, SQL)
Database integration for data population
Extensible via custom Java code
Realistic data generation with constraints

Use Cases:

Populating development and testing databases with realistic data
Generating large-scale datasets for performance testing
Creating anonymized data for non-production environments

Alternatives:

Faker – Faker is a library for various languages, while Benerator is a standalone tool with a focus on database integration and complex data models.
Mockaroo – Mockaroo is a web-based service, whereas Benerator is an open-source, self-hosted solution offering more control and customization.

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: openjdk@11

Bottles available for: all

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