pgtail is an interactive CLI tool for tailing PostgreSQL log files.
It auto-detects PostgreSQL instances and provides real-time log streaming
with level filtering, vim-style navigation, and color output.
Publisher’s description
What is pgtail?
pgtail by Brandon Williams is open-source Windows software in the databases category. It is written in C#.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.9.0, released on October 24, 2026. The version history goes back to January 5, 2026: 16 releases, all linked to the official files. The last update is less than a month old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (willibrandon/pgtail) has 1 stars. Similar programs include MariaDB, HeidiSQL and MongoDB.
Project description on GitHub: “Interactive PostgreSQL log tailer with instance auto-detection and real-time filtering, built as a native executable”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: pgtail is an open-source database tool for 64-bit PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is pgtail safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
149142FA524A87B45F826FC79F635A04D1EB47A936DFAEBCB1BBDBF4D93C42B1· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 16 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.9.0Latest | October 24, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.8.2 | October 3, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.8.1 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.8.0 | October 2, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.3 | October 1, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.2 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.1 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
| 0.7.0 | September 30, 2026 | — | 64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id willibrandon.pgtail -emsiexec /i pgtail-windows-x86_64.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {9A0BB68B-B6E6-4B97-9B90-0212592892A5} /qn /norestartProgram files (.exe): pgtail.exe
Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Brandon Williams
- Category
- Databases
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/willibrandon/pgtail
- Written in
- C#
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 0.9.0
- Released
- October 24, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- January 5, 2026
- Versions listed
- 16
- GitHub stars
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- willibrandon.pgtail
- MSI product code
- {9A0BB68B-B6E6-4B97-9B90-0212592892A5}
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is pgtail free?
Yes. pgtail is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is pgtail safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install pgtail with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can pgtail be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Does pgtail run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of pgtail?
The versions page lists all 16 versions with links to their official installer files, back to January 5, 2026.
What are alternatives to pgtail?
MariaDB, HeidiSQL, MongoDB, Dolt and SQLite. The alternatives page compares them.
