How to Install DragonFly on macOS

DragonFly is an open-source software package that provides a fast and efficient way to manage databases on macOS. Here is a step-by-step tutorial on how to install DragonFly on macOS using the GitHub repository.

Prerequisites

Before starting, make sure you have the following:

  • macOS operating system
  • Xcode command-line tools installed
  • Homebrew package manager installed

Step 1: Install PostgreSQL

DragonFly requires PostgreSQL, so you need to install it first.

  1. Open Terminal

  2. Enter the following command to install PostgreSQL with Homebrew:

    brew install postgresql

  3. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 2: Clone the DragonFly Repository

  1. Open Terminal

  2. Clone the DragonFly repository using the following command:

    git clone https://github.com/corecode/dma.git

  3. The repository will be cloned to your default directory.

Step 3: Build and Install DragonFly

  1. Open Terminal

  2. Navigate to the cloned repository directory using the following command:

    cd dma

  3. Build and install DragonFly using the following command:

    make install

  4. Wait for the installation process to complete.

Step 4: Verify Installation

  1. Open Terminal

  2. Enter the following command to verify that DragonFly has been installed:

    dma --version

  3. If DragonFly has been successfully installed, the version number will be displayed.

Congratulations, you have successfully installed DragonFly on your macOS machine! You can now start using DragonFly to manage your databases.