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mvfst for Mac

QUIC transport protocol implementation

Quick answer: mvfst is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mvfst. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,821 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mvfst is

mvfst is a command-line tool for macOS: QUIC transport protocol implementation.

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/facebook/mvfst.

How to install mvfst

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

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 mvfst on Mac?

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

Is mvfst open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does mvfst 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 mvfst?

It was installed 1,821 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #704 in this catalogue.

What version of mvfst is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.19.00.