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prometheus for Mac

Service monitoring system and time series database

Quick answer: prometheus is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install prometheus. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,903 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What prometheus is

prometheus is a data tool for macOS: service monitoring system and time series database.

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 prometheus

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install prometheus on Mac?

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

Is prometheus open source?

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

Does prometheus 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 prometheus?

It was installed 1,903 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #686 in this catalogue.

What version of prometheus is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.15.1.