pgdbf ☆

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Description:
Converter of XBase/FoxPro tables to PostgreSQL

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: database postgresql foxpro xbase converter migration

Install: brew install pgdbf

About:
Pgdbf is a command-line utility that converts XBase and FoxPro database files (DBF) into PostgreSQL-compatible SQL scripts. It intelligently maps field types and handles character encoding issues to ensure data integrity during migration. This tool streamlines the process of moving legacy database records into a modern PostgreSQL environment.

Key Features:

Direct conversion from DBF to PostgreSQL SQL
Automatic handling of character encodings
Preserves table structure and data types
Command-line interface for scripting and automation

Use Cases:

Migrating legacy database systems to PostgreSQL
Importing data from older business applications
Automating data conversion in ETL pipelines

Alternatives:

pgloader – More versatile loader that supports many formats, but pgdbf is specialized for XBase/FoxPro
mdbtools – Focuses on Microsoft Access databases, not XBase/FoxPro files

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