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Actual ODBC Driver Pack

Connect to enterprise databases using common desktop applications

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version1.0.25Catalog version

What is Actual ODBC Driver Pack?

Connect to enterprise databases using common desktop applications

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask actual-odbc-pack
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How to Install Actual ODBC Driver Pack on Mac

Follow these steps to install Actual ODBC Driver Pack using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask actual-odbc-pack

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask actual-odbc-pack
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm actual-odbc-pack is installed, then try `actual-odbc-pack --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Actual ODBC Driver Pack

    Run `actual-odbc-pack` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

  • • If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
  • • If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
  • • On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

  • Simple one-command installation
  • Well-maintained and regularly updated
  • Completely free to use

Cons

  • Requires Homebrew to be installed
  • macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Actual ODBC Driver Pack

How do I install Actual ODBC Driver Pack on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask actual-odbc-pack. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run actual-odbc-pack from Terminal.
Is Actual ODBC Driver Pack free?
Yes, Actual ODBC Driver Pack is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Actual ODBC Driver Pack?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask actual-odbc-pack. Homebrew will remove Actual ODBC Driver Pack and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Actual ODBC Driver Pack?
There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.
How do I update Actual ODBC Driver Pack to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask actual-odbc-pack in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Actual ODBC Driver Pack work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Actual ODBC Driver Pack can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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