Installation
Choose your preferred installation method to run DataKit locally.
Quick Start
# macOS (Recommended)
brew tap datakitpage/datakit && brew install datakit && datakit
# Any Platform
docker run -p 8080:80 datakitpage/datakit
All Installation Methods
| Method | Command | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Homebrew | brew tap datakitpage/datakit && brew install datakit | macOS users |
| Docker | docker run -p 8080:80 datakitpage/datakit | All platforms |
| Python | pip install datakit-local | All platforms |
| Node.js | npm install -g datakit-cli | All platforms |
System Requirements
- RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended for large files)
- Browser: Chrome (preferably), Firefox, Safari, or Edge
- Files: Supports CSV, JSON, Excel, Parquet
What You Get
All methods provide the same features:
- SQL queries with DuckDB
- Data visualizations
- Data preview
- Data inspection
- Complete privacy (local processing)
- Export results
After Installation
- Start DataKit using your chosen method
- Open your browser (usually auto-opens)
- Upload a CSV/JSON/PARQUET file to begin analyzing