How to install Elixir on Linux, Mac, and Windows

Elixir is a dynamic, functional language used for creating applications that are scalable and maintainable. The Erlang virtual machine, which powers Elixir, is known for building distributed, fault-tolerant systems with low latency.

Linux installation

Elixir is supported in different distributions of Linux. Here, we consider the “Ubuntu” distribution of Linux.

Elixir can be installed in Ubuntu using the advanced package tool (or apt).

sudo apt-get install elixir

Windows installation

Elixir can be installed in Windows using the windows installer.

MacOS installation

Elixir can be installed in macOS using the homebrew package manager.

brew install elixir