Installation
Choose your platform and get started in minutes
macOS
Intel & Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3)
✓Homebrew installation
✓Auto-installs nexa CLI
✓2-minute setup
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Linux
Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Arch
✓One-line install script
✓x86_64 & ARM64 support
✓Includes nexa CLI
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Windows
Windows 10/11 (WSL2 or Docker)
✓WSL2 recommended
✓Docker Desktop support
✓Full feature parity
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Docker (Universal)
Works on macOS, Linux, and Windows. Isolated environment with persistent data.
✓Multi-platform (x86_64, ARM64)
✓Isolated environment
✓Persistent data volumes
✓Auto-restart on reboot
✓Includes nexa CLI
✓Easy updates
Installation Comparison
| Method | Setup Time | Difficulty | nexa CLI | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| macOS (Homebrew) | 2 min | Easy | ✓ Auto-installed | Mac users |
| Linux (install.sh) | 3 min | Easy | ✓ Auto-installed | Linux servers |
| Docker | 5 min | Medium | ✓ In container | All platforms |
| Windows (WSL2) | 10 min | Medium | ✓ Auto-installed | Windows devs |
What You Get With Every Installation
Commands
✓
nexadb
Start/stop server, manage services
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nexa
Interactive CLI terminal (Rust-based)
Services
✓
Binary Protocol
Port 6970 - 10x faster performance
✓
JSON REST API
Port 6969 - HTTP/JSON fallback
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Admin Web UI
Port 9999 - Beautiful interface
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