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haraka for Mac

Fast, highly extensible, and event driven SMTP server

Quick answer: haraka is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install haraka. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What haraka is

haraka is a command-line tool for macOS: fast, highly extensible, and event driven SMTP server.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install haraka

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

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 haraka on Mac?

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

Is haraka open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does haraka 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 haraka?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8126 in this catalogue.

What version of haraka is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.3.5.