Homebrew

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Homebrew is a popular open-source package manager that simplifies installing and managing software on macOS (and Linux) via the command line.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf command-line software management tool
free and open-source software
package manager
alsoAvailableOn Linux
author Max Howell
command brew
createdBy Max Howell
designGoal provide a flexible, scriptable package manager for macOS and Linux
simplify installing software on macOS via the command line
distributionModel source code hosted on GitHub
feature builds software from source when needed
handles software upgrades
installs command-line software
installs graphical applications via casks
integrates with macOS command line
manages software dependencies
provides precompiled binaries (bottles)
supports custom taps (third-party repositories)
supports uninstalling packages
governance maintained by Homebrew maintainers and contributors
initialReleaseDate 2009-05-21
license BSD license
surface form: BSD 2-Clause License
operatingSystem Linux
macOS
packageFormat casks
formulae
primaryPlatform macOS
programmingLanguage Ruby
releaseYear 2009
repository https://github.com/Homebrew/brew
softwareType build automation tool
package manager
supportsArchitecture ARM64
x86-64
supportsPlatform Apple silicon
surface form: Apple Silicon Macs

Intel-based Macs
supportsSubcommand brew cleanup
brew doctor
brew info
brew install
brew list
brew search
brew tap
brew uninstall
brew update
brew upgrade
targetUser developers
power users
system administrators
usesLanguage Ruby
website https://brew.sh

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MacPorts competesWith Homebrew
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