Description:
.NET LINQ database query tool and code scratchpad
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 9.10.19.7331683@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 26, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@linqpad |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
csharp
dotnet
linq
database
query
developer-tool
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Install:
brew install --cask linqpad
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About:
LINQPad is a versatile code scratchpad for .NET that allows developers to interactively query databases using LINQ and execute C#/F#/VB scripts without project overhead. It provides instant results in a rich output pane, supporting everything from ad-hoc database exploration to prototyping complex logic with auto-completion and IL visualization.
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Key Features:
- Interactive LINQ query execution against SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and more
- Support for C#, F#, and VB with NuGet package integration
- Rich results display including grids, charts, and SQL execution plans
- Instant code prototyping without project compilation overhead
- LINQPad 7+ supports .NET Core and .NET 5+ on multiple platforms
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Use Cases:
- Ad-hoc database querying and data analysis without SSMS or GUI tools
- Rapid .NET code prototyping and algorithm testing
- Learning LINQ syntax with immediate visual feedback
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Alternatives:
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DBeaver
– Cross-platform SQL IDE with broader database support but no .NET scripting
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Postman
– API testing tool, not designed for LINQ or .NET code execution
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Visual Studio Code
– General editor requiring extensions and setup for similar functionality
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9.10.18.2107430 |
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| May 12, 2026 7:59am |
9.8.11.6582054 |
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9.7.13.2777418 |
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9.6.6.5942606 |
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| Dec 28, 2025 7:06am |
9.5.10.8598375 |
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| Dec 26, 2025 4:24am |
9.4.6.1091978 |
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