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fq for Mac

Brokered message queue optimized for performance

Quick answer: fq is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install fq. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 21 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What fq is

fq is a command-line tool for macOS: brokered message queue optimized for performance.

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/circonus-labs/fq.

How to install fq

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

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 fq on Mac?

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

Is fq open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does fq 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 fq?

It was installed 21 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6405 in this catalogue.

What version of fq is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.13.12.