unixodbc ☆
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Description:
ODBC 3 connectivity for UNIX
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Databases
Tags: odbc database connectivity sql driver-manager
Install: brew install unixodbc
About:
UnixODBC is an open-source implementation of the Open Database Connectivity standard for UNIX and Linux systems. It provides a standardized API that allows applications to access various database management systems using a common interface. This enables developers to write portable database applications without being tied to a specific database vendor.
Key Features:
  • ODBC 3.52 specification compliance
  • Driver Manager for loading and managing database drivers
  • Support for both Unicode and ANSI character sets
  • Configurable data source names (DSNs)
  • Extensive driver wrapper capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Connecting Linux/UNIX applications to proprietary databases like Oracle, SQL Server, or DB2
  • Enabling cross-platform database application development
  • Providing a unified database access layer for enterprise applications
  • Facilitating database migration and vendor independence
Alternatives:
  • iODBC – Another ODBC implementation, primarily used on macOS; UnixODBC is more prevalent on Linux
  • Native database drivers – Direct drivers offer better performance but lack standardization across databases
Version History
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Oct 7, 2025 11:27am 0 VERSION_BUMP f3df50dd
Oct 3, 2025 12:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 956c9424
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