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redka for Mac

Redis re-implemented with SQLite

Quick answer: redka is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install redka. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

What redka is

redka is a data tool for macOS: redis re-implemented with SQLite.

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/nalgeon/redka.

How to install redka

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

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 redka on Mac?

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

Is redka open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does redka 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 redka?

Homebrew does not publish a 30-day install count for this package, which usually means it is installed directly rather than through the analytics-reporting path.

What version of redka is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.1.