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node-red for Mac

Low-code programming for event-driven applications

Quick answer: node-red is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install node-red. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 50 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What node-red is

node-red is a developer tool for macOS: low-code programming for event-driven applications.

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 node-red

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

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 node-red on Mac?

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

Is node-red open source?

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

Does node-red 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 node-red?

It was installed 50 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4573 in this catalogue.

What version of node-red is current?

The latest packaged version is 5.0.9.