couchbase-shell ☆

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Description:
Modern and fun shell for Couchbase Server and Capella

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @couchbase | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: couchbase database cli shell nosql devtools

Install: brew install couchbase-shell

About:
Couchbase Shell (cbsh) is a modern command-line interface built on Rust, designed to interact with both Couchbase Server and Capella DBaaS. It provides a rich, interactive experience with smart auto-completion, syntax highlighting, and a user-friendly alternative to traditional CLI tools. The shell supports SQL++ queries, cluster management, and data operations through an intuitive interface.

Key Features:

Interactive shell with auto-completion and syntax highlighting
Unified interface for Couchbase Server and Capella
Built-in data visualization and formatting
SQL++ query support with contextual help
Modern Rust-based implementation for performance

Use Cases:

Database administration and cluster management
Interactive data exploration and querying
Automation of Couchbase operations via scripts
Rapid prototyping and development workflows

Alternatives:

couchbase-cli – Traditional CLI tool, more verbose and script-oriented
cbq – Basic SQL++ query tool, lacks interactive shell features
curl – Generic HTTP client, requires manual API handling

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: libx11, libxcb, openssl@3

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 2:11am		0	VERSION_BUMP	0a5fc6bf
Nov 17, 2024 8:37pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1452ee30