fq
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Description:
Brokered message queue optimized for performance
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: messaging queue broker telemetry metrics streaming
Install: brew install fq
About:
Fq is a high-performance message queue system that uses a brokered architecture for efficient message distribution. It provides a lightweight protocol designed for minimal overhead, making it ideal for telemetry and metrics data. The tool excels at handling large volumes of messages with low latency.
Key Features:
  • Brokered message queue architecture
  • Optimized for high throughput and low latency
  • Lightweight protocol with minimal overhead
  • Supports multi-tenant environments
  • Real-time message processing capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Real-time metrics and telemetry data collection
  • High-volume event streaming in distributed systems
  • Inter-service communication for microservices
  • Log aggregation and forwarding
Alternatives:
  • RabbitMQ – More feature-rich but heavier resource footprint
  • Redis – In-memory store with pub/sub, less specialized for queuing
  • Kafka – Distributed streaming platform, more complex to operate
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 5:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2360b58a
Sep 13, 2024 7:33am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6bdb77da