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rsyslog for Mac

Enhanced, multi-threaded syslogd

Quick answer: rsyslog is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install rsyslog. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What rsyslog is

rsyslog is a command-line tool for macOS: enhanced, multi-threaded syslogd.

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 AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install rsyslog

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

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 rsyslog on Mac?

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

Is rsyslog open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does rsyslog 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 rsyslog?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5239 in this catalogue.

What version of rsyslog is current?

The latest packaged version is 8.2608.0.