prqlc
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Description:
Simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: sql query-language developer-tools data-engineering compilers
Install: brew install prqlc
About:
PRQLc is the official compiler for PRQL (Pipelined Relational Query Language), a modern language for transforming data that compiles to SQL. It provides a simple, powerful syntax that emphasizes readability and composition of query pipelines. The tool outputs optimized SQL for various database engines, streamlining complex data transformations.
Key Features:
  • Pipelined syntax for readable query composition
  • Compiles to optimized SQL for multiple database backends
  • Available as a command-line tool and language server
  • Type-safe with clear error messages
Use Cases:
  • Writing complex analytical queries in a readable format
  • Generating portable SQL for different database systems
  • Integrating with code editors via LSP for syntax highlighting and error checking
Alternatives:
  • SQL – PRQL offers a more composable and readable syntax than raw SQL
  • jOOQ – PRQL is language-agnostic and focuses on a declarative pipeline syntax
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