memcacheq
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Description:
Queue service for memcache
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: queue memcache messaging daemon distributed-systems
Install: brew install memcacheq
About:
Memcacheq is a lightweight, persistent queue server that uses the memcache protocol for communication. It allows clients to push jobs or messages onto a queue and have workers consume them reliably. This provides a simple, high-performance solution for distributed task processing and job queuing.
Key Features:
  • Memcache protocol compatibility
  • Persistent storage backend
  • Lightweight and fast
  • Simple command-line interface
Use Cases:
  • Background job processing
  • Distributed task queuing
  • Inter-service communication
  • Message buffering
Alternatives:
  • RabbitMQ – More feature-rich but heavier and requires AMQP protocol
  • Redis – More versatile in-memory store with pub/sub, but requires custom queue implementation
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Sep 15, 2025 12:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP 944cbf11
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