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xo · Universal SQL shell, multiple databases, and db scripts from the terminal.

$ brew install usql
One-liner to try
$ usql postgres://localhost/postgres

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A markdown-ready setup brief with install, verify, safe starting commands, and guardrails for AI agents.

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Quick reference

Installbrew install usql
Verifyusql --version
First commandusql postgres://localhost/postgres

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Universal SQL shell, multiple databases, and db scripts from the terminal. Built by xo.

Example workflow

1. usql postgres://localhost/postgres

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