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neo4j for Mac

Robust (fully ACID) transactional property graph database

Quick answer: neo4j is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install neo4j. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 617 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What neo4j is

neo4j is a data tool for macOS: robust (fully ACID) transactional property graph database.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

How to install neo4j

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install neo4j.

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 neo4j on Mac?

Run brew install neo4j in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is neo4j open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does neo4j 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 neo4j?

It was installed 617 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1364 in this catalogue.

What version of neo4j is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.10.1.