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etcd for Mac

Key value store for shared configuration and service discovery

Quick answer: etcd is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install etcd. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 539 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What etcd is

etcd is a command-line tool for macOS: key value store for shared configuration and service discovery.

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 etcd

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

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 etcd on Mac?

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

Is etcd open source?

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

Does etcd 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 etcd?

It was installed 539 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1470 in this catalogue.

What version of etcd is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.7.3.