parquet-cli
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Description:
Apache Parquet command-line tools and utilities
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: parquet cli data analytics apache
Install: brew install parquet-cli
About:
Parquet CLI provides essential command-line utilities for inspecting and manipulating Apache Parquet files. It enables developers to efficiently analyze file metadata, schemas, and row group statistics without loading entire datasets. This tool is invaluable for debugging data pipelines and validating Parquet file structures directly from the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Inspect Parquet file metadata and schema
  • Read and display row group statistics
  • Dump file contents in readable formats
  • Validate Parquet file integrity
Use Cases:
  • Debugging data pipeline output files
  • Analyzing dataset structure before processing
  • Validating schema evolution in Parquet files
Alternatives:
  • parquet-tools – Similar functionality but may refer to different implementations or versions
  • pandas/pyarrow – Python libraries requiring script writing vs direct CLI commands
Version History
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