Hex is the official package manager for the Erlang ecosystem, supporting languages like Elixir and Erlang that run on the BEAM virtual machine. It integrates seamlessly with build tools such as Mix and Rebar3, allowing developers to fetch, publish, and manage packages efficiently. Hex provides a centralized repository, ensuring that packages are easily discoverable and maintainable, thereby streamlining the development workflow within the BEAM community.​

Features

  • Integrates with Mix and Rebar3 for dependency management
  • Allows fetching dependencies without requiring an account
  • Supports publishing packages to the Hex repository
  • Provides tasks for package management within Elixir projects
  • Maintains a centralized package repository at hex.pm
  • Facilitates version control and package updates
  • Open-source under the Apache-2.0 license​

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License

MIT License

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Programming Language

Elixir

Related Categories

Elixir Package Managers

Registered

2025-04-17