Homebrew Description

Homebrew serves as the missing package manager for macOS and Linux, providing a script that outlines its intended actions before executing them. It effectively installs software that Apple or your Linux distribution may not provide by default, placing packages in dedicated directories and creating symlinks in /usr/local for macOS Intel systems. This package manager ensures that installations remain within its designated prefix, allowing for flexible placement of Homebrew installations. Users can easily create their own Homebrew packages, as the underlying technology involves Git and Ruby, which facilitates simple reversion of changes and merging of updates. Homebrew formulas are straightforward Ruby scripts that enhance the functionality of macOS or Linux systems. Furthermore, RubyGems can be installed using the gem command, while Homebrew manages their dependencies through the brew command. For macOS users, Homebrew Cask enables the installation of applications, fonts, and plugins, including proprietary software, with the process of creating a cask being as easy as writing a formula. This simplicity encourages users to explore and customize their software environment further.

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Homebrew Cask provides an elegant command-line interface (CLI) workflow for managing macOS applications that are distributed as binaries. By extending the capabilities of Homebrew, it offers a straightforward and efficient way to install and manage GUI applications like Atom and Google Chrome. To get started with Homebrew Cask, you only need to have Homebrew installed on your system. It facilitates the installation of macOS applications, fonts, plugins, and other proprietary software. Homebrew Cask functions as an integral component of Homebrew itself, with all commands beginning with "brew," which is applicable to both Casks and Formulae. You can use the command "brew install" to add one or more Cask tokens at once. Additionally, Homebrew Cask supports bash and zsh completion for the brew command, enhancing its usability. Since the Homebrew Cask repository operates as a Homebrew Tap, users can quickly download the latest Casks by running the standard "brew update" command, ensuring that they always have access to the most current applications available. This streamlined process not only saves time but also makes application management much more efficient for macOS users.
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Pricing

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Free
Free Version:
Yes

Integrations

API:
Yes, Homebrew has an API
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Homebrew
Website:
brew.sh/

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Types of Training
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  • Name: Anonymous (Verified)
    Job Title: Software Developer
    Length of product use: 2+ Years
    Used How Often?: Monthly
    Role: User, Administrator
    Organization Size: 26 - 99
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    Easy, popular way to install OSS on a Mac

    Date: Aug 16 2022

    Summary: Free, easy, well-supported and a common way of installing tools & utilities. Can't complain! Homebrew is great, and nothing else comes close.

    Positive: Homebrew is a really easy way to install and upgrade various tools and packages on MacOS, for free. Its great for development, to make your mac a bit more like a linux box with common packages, GNU tools, etc. Its frequently updated so has lots of packages and quite recent versions of them.

    Negative: Sometimes upgrading or installing one package triggers a lot of other packages to get upgraded too. Homebrew has its reasons for this, but it can be annoying when it takes a lot longer than you're expecting for just the package your interested in installing.

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