How to install Oracle Instant Client on a Mac?

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HomeBrew saved me. I did not figure out the environment path.

Per referenced blog this Answer (see bottom) was originated from:

(Update 10/06/2020: Step 1 is no longer necessary, just run the brew commands!)


1. Download the two files below from http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/intel-macsoft-096467.html.

This is necessary because of Oracle licenses.

instantclient-basic-macos.x64–11.2.0.4.0.zip and
instantclient-sqlplus-macos.x64–11.2.0.4.0.zip

Put the files in ~/Library/Caches/Homebrew

PS:

in the latest versions of HomeBrew replace the above location ~/Library/Caches/HomeBrew with ~/Library/Caches/HomeBrew/downloads.

And also rename the downloaded files with the names suggested by HomeBrew.

Thanks to @manuka_m

2. Next run the following commands

$ brew tap InstantClientTap/instantclient

$ brew install instantclient-basic

$ brew install instantclient-sqlplus

Originated from Joost van Wollingen’s doc

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