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nutcracker for Mac

Proxy for memcached and redis

Quick answer: nutcracker is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install nutcracker. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What nutcracker is

nutcracker is a data tool for macOS: proxy for memcached and redis.

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/twitter/twemproxy.

How to install nutcracker

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install nutcracker on Mac?

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

Is nutcracker open source?

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

Does nutcracker 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 nutcracker?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10169 in this catalogue.

What version of nutcracker is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.5.0.