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- Add dedicated macOS section using Homebrew - Include both libpq (client-only) and full PostgreSQL installation options - Document PATH configuration for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs - Add pspg installation and configuration instructions - Organize Requirements section with subsections for Ubuntu and macOS
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Summary
Adds comprehensive macOS installation instructions for psql and pspg using Homebrew, improving documentation for macOS users.
Changes
macOS installation section
libpqinstallation (client-only, lightweight option)postgresql@18installation as alternative/opt/homebrew) and Intel Macs (/usr/local)~/.psqlrcDocumentation improvements
psql --version)Credits cleanup
Context
The README only contained Ubuntu/Linux installation instructions. macOS users needed guidance on installing PostgreSQL client tools using Homebrew, which is the standard package manager for macOS.
Key considerations for macOS:
libpqis "keg-only" in Homebrew, requiring manual PATH configuration