pgroll ☆

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Description:
Postgres zero-downtime migrations made easy

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Jan 14, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Databases

Tags: postgresql migrations database devops zero-downtime

Install: brew install pgroll

About:
pgroll is a tool that enables safe, zero-downtime schema migrations for PostgreSQL databases. It allows you to apply and roll back changes incrementally without locking tables or disrupting live traffic. Its main value is providing confidence and safety when evolving database schemas in production environments.

Key Features:

Zero-downtime schema migrations
Safe rollback capabilities
Incremental change application
No table locking required

Use Cases:

Applying database schema changes in production without service interruption
Safely rolling back a problematic migration in a live environment

Alternatives:

Flyway – Flyway focuses on versioned migrations but does not natively provide zero-downtime capabilities for complex changes.
Liquibase – Liquibase is a broader database change management tool, while pgroll is specifically optimized for zero-downtime Postgres migrations.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 14, 2026 11:52pm		0	META	b1f31186