pgtail

by Brandon Williamsv0.6.1

Last updated Jun 10, 2026

Interactive PostgreSQL log tailer with auto-detection and color output

Install with winget

$ winget install --id willibrandon.pgtail --exact --version 0.6.1

Run in Command Prompt, PowerShell, or Windows Terminal. Prompts for any agreements.

Silent install command for pgtail

pgtail uses MSI (WiX). The silent install switches are /quiet /norestart.

One-line silent install (x64, machine scope)

msiexec.exe /i pgtail-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart

See the full silent install reference for pgtail →

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About

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.

Installers · v0.6.1

Architecture	Type	Scope	Install	Download
x64	MSI WiX	machine		Direct

Copy a command tailored to that specific architecture, type, and scope - useful when winget would otherwise pick a different default.

Security

No known CVEs for pgtail.

Coverage is best-effort and depends on a winget package mapping to an NVD CPE entry. Absence here is not a guarantee of safety.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pgtail on Windows?

Open Windows Terminal, PowerShell, or Command Prompt and run: winget install --id willibrandon.pgtail --exact --version 0.6.1. winget downloads the installer from Brandon Williams and runs it. Requires Windows 10 (1809+) or Windows 11.

How do I install pgtail silently for unattended deployment?

Add --silent and accept the agreements upfront: winget install --id willibrandon.pgtail --exact 0.6.1 --silent --accept-package-agreements --accept-source-agreements. This is the variant Intune, Configuration Manager, and other deployment tools should use.

What are the silent install switches for pgtail?

pgtail uses MSI (WiX). Run the downloaded installer with: msiexec.exe /i pgtail-windows-x86_64.msi /quiet /norestart. The silent switches are /quiet /norestart.

How do I uninstall pgtail via winget?

Run: winget uninstall --id willibrandon.pgtail --exact. Add --silent for unattended uninstalls. winget will use the registered uninstaller from pgtail's Apps & Features entry.

Is pgtail free?

pgtail is distributed under MIT. Refer to the publisher (https://github.com/willibrandon/pgtail) for the full license terms - Wingetly itself does not charge for installation.

Does pgtail work on Windows 10?

Yes, as long as your Windows 10 build supports winget (1809 or newer). winget ships with App Installer on Windows 10/11 and pulls pgtail directly from the publisher.

How do I keep pgtail up to date?

Run winget upgrade --id willibrandon.pgtail --exact, or winget upgrade --all to update everything winget tracks. We index 8 versions of pgtail from microsoft/winget-pkgs.

Recent versions

0.6.1latest
0.6.0
0.5.1
0.5.0
0.4.1
0.4.0
0.3.0
0.2.4