Key takeaways
- Homebrew installs JMeter under its own prefix, so the config is not where the docs say.
- Use brew –prefix to locate the install rather than guessing the path.
- Edit the properties file there, and remember an upgrade can replace it.
When you choose to install JMeter using Homebrew you may find yourself a bit lost with JMeter configuration files and ask yourself: “What is the location of the configuration files now?”
To make it easy for you to find the folders please see below the mapping for the folders in the Standard JMeter vs Homebrew installed JMeter table.
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| Configuration item | Standard JMeter | Homebrew installed JMeter |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration/bin folder | <jmeter home>/bin | /usr/local/Cellar/jmeter/5.3/libexec/bin/ |
| Library folder for plugin dependencies | <jmeter home>/lib/ext | /usr/local/Cellar/jmeter/5.3/libexec/lib/ |
| Plugins folder | <jmeter home>/lib/ext | /usr/local/Cellar/jmeter/5.3/libexec/lib/ext |
By using the location from above you will now be able to:
- edit user.properties / jmeter.properties file in “Configuration/bin folder”
- add a dependency to JMeter in “Library folder”
- add an extra plugin to JMeter in “Plugins folder”
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why can I not find jmeter.properties?
Because Homebrew installs under its own prefix rather than the layout the documentation assumes. The file exists, just not where the docs point.
How do I locate it?
Use brew –prefix to find the install path rather than guessing. Guessing usually leads to editing a file that belongs to a different installation.
Will my edits survive an upgrade?
Not necessarily. An upgrade can replace the properties file, so keep a copy of any changes you rely on.