nifi
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Description:
Easy to use, powerful, and reliable system to process and distribute data
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.7.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApacheNiFi  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Devops
Tags: data-flow etl iot automation apache
Install: brew install nifi
About:
Apache NiFi is a powerful and scalable data flow automation tool designed to manage the movement of data between systems. It provides a web-based user interface for designing, monitoring, and managing data flows with a focus on reliability and data provenance.
Key Features:
  • Visual UI for drag-and-drop flow design
  • Built-in data provenance and lineage tracking
  • Extensible architecture with custom processors
  • Secure cluster management and scaling
Use Cases:
  • ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) operations
  • IoT data ingestion and processing
  • Real-time data routing and automation
Alternatives:
  • Apache Kafka – Kafka is a message broker, while NiFi focuses on data flow automation and routing.
  • Apache Airflow – Airflow is for workflow orchestration, whereas NiFi handles real-time data movement.
Version History
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Dec 18, 2025 2:44am 2.7.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f92470c1
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