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httpx for Mac

Fast and multi-purpose HTTP toolkit

Quick answer: httpx is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install httpx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 722 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What httpx is

httpx is a command-line tool for macOS: fast and multi-purpose HTTP toolkit.

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/projectdiscovery/httpx.

How to install httpx

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

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 httpx on Mac?

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

Is httpx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does httpx 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 httpx?

It was installed 722 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1262 in this catalogue.

What version of httpx is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.0.