Can older versions of Liquibase be installed?

Applies to

• Liquibase Pro
• Liquibase Open Source (Community)

Conditions

• N/A

Question

Can older versions of Liquibase be installed? 

Answer

Yes, older versions of Liquibase can be installed. All versions exist on our GitHub repository.

Below are the steps to download any version of Liquibase:

1. Identify the Version You Need

• Visit the Liquibase Releases Page on GitHub.
• Browse the list of available releases to identify the version you need.
• Note the version number (e.g., 4.15.0).

2. Download the Specific Version

• Go to the release page for your desired version.
• Download the appropriate archive for your operating system:
  • .zip for Windows.
  • .tar.gz for macOS or Linux.

3. Extract the Files

• Extract the downloaded archive into a directory of your choice.
  • On Windows: Use a built-in file explorer or a tool like 7-Zip.
  • On macOS/Linux: Use the terminal: tar -xvzf liquibase-<version>.tar.gz

4. Configure Environment Variables

• Add the extracted Liquibase directory to your system's PATH:
  • Windows:
    1. Open "System Properties" > "Environment Variables."
    2. Edit the Path variable and add the path to the Liquibase directory.
  • macOS/Linux: Add this line to your ~/.bashrc, ~/.zshrc, or equivalent shell configuration file: export PATH=$PATH:/path/to/liquibase
    • Then reload your shell: source ~/.bashrc

5. Verify the Installation

• Check the installed version to ensure it matches the version you downloaded:
  liquibase --version

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