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cassandra for Mac

Eventually consistent, distributed key-value store

Quick answer: cassandra is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cassandra. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 93 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cassandra is

cassandra is a command-line tool for macOS: eventually consistent, distributed key-value store.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.

How to install cassandra

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cassandra.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cassandra on Mac?

Run brew install cassandra in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cassandra open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does cassandra run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is cassandra?

It was installed 93 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3567 in this catalogue.

What version of cassandra is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.0.9.