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fb303 for Mac

Thrift functions for querying information from a service

Quick answer: fb303 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fb303. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 3,363 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fb303 is

fb303 is a command-line tool for macOS: thrift functions for querying information from a service.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/facebook/fb303.

How to install fb303

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install fb303.

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 fb303 on Mac?

Run brew install fb303 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is fb303 open source?

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

Does fb303 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 fb303?

It was installed 3,363 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #460 in this catalogue.

What version of fb303 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.19.00.