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mediamtx for Mac

Zero-dependency real-time media server and media proxy

Quick answer: mediamtx is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mediamtx. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 615 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mediamtx is

mediamtx is a networking tool for macOS: zero-dependency real-time media server and media proxy.

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 mediamtx

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

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 mediamtx on Mac?

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

Is mediamtx open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mediamtx 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 mediamtx?

It was installed 615 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1367 in this catalogue.

What version of mediamtx is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.21.3.