duckdb ☆
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Description:
Embeddable SQL OLAP Database Management System
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @duckdb  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: database sql analytics olap columnar
Install: brew install duckdb
About:
DuckDB is an in-process SQL OLAP database management system designed for analytical query processing. It enables high-performance, complex SQL queries directly on data files without requiring a separate database server. Its columnar-vectorized execution engine provides fast analytics on parquet, CSV, and other data formats.
Key Features:
  • In-process, serverless operation with zero dependencies
  • High-performance columnar-vectorized execution engine
  • First-class support for Parquet, CSV, and JSON formats
  • Rich SQL dialect with advanced analytical functions
Use Cases:
  • Data science and analytics workflows requiring fast local SQL queries
  • Embedded analytics in Python, R, and other applications
  • ETL pipelines and data transformation tasks
Alternatives:
  • sqlite – SQLite is optimized for OLTP workloads, while DuckDB specializes in OLAP analytics
  • clickhouse – ClickHouse is a server-based columnar DBMS, whereas DuckDB is designed for in-process usage
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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