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PRQL/prql

PRQL is a modern language for transforming data — a simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement

Rust ◇ data Apache-2.0
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⑂258FORKS
!257ISSUES
🏆#810GLOBAL RANK
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Forks gained+1+5+13

prql gained 273 stars in the last 30 days, about 9 a day, and now has 10.9K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 2.2K stars a year. It ranks #87 among Rust repositories and #810 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

prql is an open-source project written in Rust: PRQL is a modern language for transforming data — a simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in data, pipeline, sql. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ cargo install prql

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

prql coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed prql into Rust backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install prql using your package manager: `cargo install prql`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for prql.

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Import prql into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `prql --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 10,915 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Rust for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Rust and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does prql do? +

PRQL is a modern language for transforming data — a simple, powerful, pipelined SQL replacement

What language is prql written in? +

The primary language is Rust. Topics include: data, pipeline, sql.

Is prql actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 257 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does prql have? +

prql has 10,915 stars and 258 forks on GitHub.

How does prql rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 10,915 stars, PRQL/prql is ranked #810 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #87 among Rust projects.

What license is prql distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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