Description:
Reads MySQL binlogs and writes row updates as JSON to Kafka
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Type: Formula
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Databases
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Tags:
cdc
kafka
mysql
streaming
database
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Install:
brew install maxwell
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About:
Maxwell is a daemon that reads MySQL binlogs and writes row-level updates to Kafka as JSON. It captures INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE operations in real-time, enabling reliable change data capture (CDC) for downstream consumers. This allows you to easily stream database changes to other systems for analytics, caching, or microservices integration.
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Key Features:
- Real-time CDC from MySQL to Kafka
- Outputs row-level changes as JSON
- Supports schema evolution and recovery
- Minimal performance impact on source database
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Use Cases:
- Populating search indexes like Elasticsearch from MySQL
- Syncing caches or microservices with database changes
- Real-time analytics pipelines and data warehousing
- Building event-driven architectures
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Alternatives:
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Debezium
– More complex Kafka Connect-based platform vs Maxwell's simpler standalone daemon
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Canal
– Java-based CDC tool with similar functionality, often used in Java-centric ecosystems
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