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Datadog Agent

Q: How do I uninstall Datadog Agent?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask datadog-agent`. Homebrew will remove Datadog Agent and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

Q: How do I update Datadog Agent to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask datadog-agent` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Monitoring and security across systems, apps, and services

For Mac

Official website

Free

CategorySystem Utilities

PlatformmacOS

InstallationHomebrew

Version7.81.1-1Catalog version

PublishedJanuary 1, 2026•UpdatedAugust 10, 2026

What is Datadog Agent?

Monitoring and security across systems, apps, and services

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask datadog-agent

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How to Install Datadog Agent on Mac

Follow these steps to install Datadog Agent using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask datadog-agent
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask datadog-agent
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm datadog-agent is installed, then try `datadog-agent --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Datadog Agent
Run `datadog-agent` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

Simple one-command installation
Well-maintained and regularly updated
Completely free to use

Cons

Requires Homebrew to be installed
macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Datadog Agent

How do I install Datadog Agent on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask datadog-agent. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run datadog-agent from Terminal.

Is Datadog Agent free?

Yes, Datadog Agent is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Datadog Agent?

Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask datadog-agent. Homebrew will remove Datadog Agent and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.

What are alternatives to Datadog Agent?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Datadog Agent to the latest version?

Run brew upgrade --cask datadog-agent in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.

Does Datadog Agent work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Datadog Agent can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.