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maxwell for Mac

Reads MySQL binlogs and writes row updates as JSON to Kafka

Quick answer: maxwell is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install maxwell. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 4 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What maxwell is

maxwell is a data tool for macOS: reads MySQL binlogs and writes row updates as JSON to Kafka.

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 maxwell

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

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 maxwell on Mac?

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

Is maxwell open source?

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

Does maxwell 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 maxwell?

It was installed 4 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9785 in this catalogue.

What version of maxwell is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.46.0.