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flux for Mac

Lightweight scripting language for querying databases

Quick answer: flux is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install flux. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 417 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What flux is

flux is a data tool for macOS: lightweight scripting language for querying databases.

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

How to install flux

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

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 flux on Mac?

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

Is flux open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does flux 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 flux?

It was installed 417 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1687 in this catalogue.

What version of flux is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.201.0.