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trafficserver for Mac

HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 compliant caching proxy server

Quick answer: trafficserver is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install trafficserver. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What trafficserver is

trafficserver is a networking tool for macOS: HTTP/1.1 and HTTP/2 compliant caching proxy server.

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 trafficserver

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install trafficserver on Mac?

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

Is trafficserver open source?

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

Does trafficserver 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 trafficserver?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7146 in this catalogue.

What version of trafficserver is current?

The latest packaged version is 10.2.1.