jpadilla-rabbitmq
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Description:
App wrapper for RabbitMQ
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 3.6.1-build.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @rabbitmq  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: message-broker amqp rabbitmq microservices queues
Install: brew install --cask jpadilla-rabbitmq
About:
RabbitMQ is a robust message broker that enables asynchronous communication between distributed application components. This cask provides a user-friendly macOS application wrapper for managing the RabbitMQ server, simplifying its start, stop, and configuration. It serves as a lightweight alternative to complex Docker setups for local development environments.
Key Features:
  • Easy-to-use macOS GUI for server management
  • Enables asynchronous communication between microservices
  • Supports standard messaging protocols like AMQP
  • Simplifies local development and testing
Use Cases:
  • Decoupling microservices in a distributed architecture
  • Background job processing and task queues
  • Reliable message delivery between application components
Alternatives:
  • Docker RabbitMQ – More flexible for production-like environments but requires CLI knowledge
  • Redis – Often used for queues but is an in-memory data store rather than a dedicated message broker
Version History
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Aug 5, 2025 2:20pm 3.6.1-build.1 0 VERSION_BUMP efeb2915