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passenger for Mac

Server for Ruby, Python, and Node.js apps via Apache/NGINX

Quick answer: passenger is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install passenger. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 111 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What passenger is

passenger is a command-line tool for macOS: server for Ruby, Python, and Node.js apps via Apache/NGINX.

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 passenger

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

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 passenger on Mac?

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

Is passenger open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does passenger 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 passenger?

It was installed 111 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3296 in this catalogue.

What version of passenger is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.2.1.