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elixir for Mac

Functional metaprogramming aware language built on Erlang VM

Quick answer: elixir is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install elixir. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 2,714 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What elixir is

elixir is a developer tool for macOS: functional metaprogramming aware language built on Erlang VM.

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 elixir

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install elixir on Mac?

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

Is elixir open source?

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

Does elixir 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 elixir?

It was installed 2,714 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #535 in this catalogue.

What version of elixir is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.20.4.