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Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)

Q: How do I uninstall Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask libcblite-community`. Homebrew will remove Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask libcblite-community` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Couchbase Lite Libraries for C and C++ (Community Edition)

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategoryMedia & Entertainment

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version4.1.0Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)?

Couchbase Lite Libraries for C and C++ (Community Edition)

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask libcblite-community

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How to Install Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) on Mac

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

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask libcblite-community
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask libcblite-community
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm libcblite-community is installed, then try `libcblite-community --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)
Run `libcblite-community` 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 Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)

How do I install Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask libcblite-community. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run libcblite-community from Terminal.

Is Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) free?

Yes, Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Couchbase Lite (Community Edition)?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask libcblite-community. Homebrew will remove Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

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How do I update Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask libcblite-community in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Couchbase Lite (Community Edition) can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.