libpq@17 ☆
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Description:
Postgres C API library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: postgresql database c-library sql client
Install: brew install libpq@17
About:
Libpq is the official C application programmer's interface to PostgreSQL. It handles all communication with the PostgreSQL server, allowing C programs to execute SQL commands and retrieve results. This version corresponds to PostgreSQL 17, offering the latest features and protocol support.
Key Features:
  • Asynchronous query execution and connection management
  • Support for SSL connections and GSSAPI encryption
  • Bulk loading and COPY operations for high-performance data transfer
  • Prepared statements and parameter binding for security and efficiency
Use Cases:
  • Building high-performance C/C++ applications interacting with PostgreSQL
  • Developing server-side functions and custom extensions within PostgreSQL
  • Creating middleware or drivers for other programming languages
Alternatives:
  • psycopg2 – Python-specific adapter, whereas libpq is the foundational C library
  • libpqxx – C++ wrapper around libpq providing object-oriented interfaces
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 26, 2025 1:53am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8f8919ae
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