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node_exporter for Mac

Prometheus exporter for machine metrics

Quick answer: node_exporter is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install node_exporter. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 339 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What node_exporter is

node_exporter is a command-line tool for macOS: prometheus exporter for machine metrics.

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 node_exporter

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install node_exporter on Mac?

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

Is node_exporter open source?

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

Does node_exporter 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 node_exporter?

It was installed 339 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1893 in this catalogue.

What version of node_exporter is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.12.1.