apache-pulsar
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Description:
Cloud-native distributed messaging and streaming platform
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.1.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApachePulsar  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: messaging streaming distributed-systems java pub-sub
Install: brew install apache-pulsar
About:
Apache Pulsar is a cloud-native, distributed messaging and streaming platform designed for high performance and scalability. It decouples message producers from consumers, supporting both queuing and publish-subscribe patterns. Key features include multi-tenancy, geo-replication, and serverless function support, making it a robust alternative to Apache Kafka.
Key Features:
  • Segmented Architecture (Compute vs Storage)
  • Multi-Tenancy and Geo-Replication
  • Unified Queue and Topic Models
  • Serverless Function Framework (Pulsar Functions)
Use Cases:
  • Real-time data ingestion and event streaming
  • Microservices communication and decoupling
  • High-volume queuing for asynchronous processing
Alternatives:
  • kafka – Kafka is the industry standard but couples compute and storage, whereas Pulsar offers a segmented architecture for independent scaling.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: openjdk@21
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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