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erlang for Mac

Programming language for highly scalable real-time systems

Quick answer: erlang is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install erlang. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 2,556 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What erlang is

erlang is a developer tool for macOS: programming language for highly scalable real-time systems.

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 erlang

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

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 erlang on Mac?

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

Is erlang open source?

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

Does erlang 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 erlang?

It was installed 2,556 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #563 in this catalogue.

What version of erlang is current?

The latest packaged version is 29.1.2.