Audience

Professional users in search of a solution to create and install packages to their own directory

About Homebrew

The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux). The script explains what it will do and then pauses before it does it. Homebrew installs the stuff you need that Apple (or your Linux system) didn’t. Homebrew installs packages to their own directory and then symlinks their files into /usr/local (on macOS Intel). Homebrew won’t install files outside its prefix and you can place a Homebrew installation wherever you like. Trivially create your own Homebrew packages. It’s all Git and Ruby underneath, so hack away with the knowledge that you can easily revert your modifications and merge upstream updates. Homebrew formulae are simple Ruby scripts. Homebrew complements macOS (or your Linux system). Install your RubyGems with gem and their dependencies with brew. Homebrew Cask installs macOS apps, fonts and plugins and other non-open source software. Making a cask is as simple as creating a formula.

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Pricing

Starting Price:
Free
Free Version:
Free Version available.

Integrations

API:
Yes, Homebrew offers API access
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Ratings/Reviews - 1 User Review

Overall 5.0 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 5.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 4.0 / 5
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Product Details

Platforms Supported
Mac
Linux
Training
Documentation
Support
Online

Homebrew Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does Homebrew work with?
Homebrew works with these users and organization types: Mid Size Business, Small Business, Enterprise, Freelance, Nonprofit, Government, and Startup.
Q: What languages does Homebrew support in their product?
Homebrew supports these languages: English.
Q: What kind of support options does Homebrew offer?
Homebrew offers support via online.
Q: What other applications or services does Homebrew integrate with?
Homebrew integrates with: Caxton, Defang, Echidna, ent, Fortran Package Manager, { Gisto }, Git, gitleaks, Jumpcut, Cortex Agentic Endpoint Security, Koidex, Macsmith, OpenAPI Generator, Ruby, SOOS, Updatest, and Xdebug.
Q: Does Homebrew have an API?
Yes, Homebrew has an API.
Q: What type of training does Homebrew provide?
Homebrew provides training in the form of documentation.
Q: How much does Homebrew cost?
Pricing for Homebrew starts at Free.

Homebrew Product Features

Homebrew Verified User Reviews

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  • A Homebrew User
    Software Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User, Administrator
    Company Size: 26 - 99
    Design 4 out of 5 stars
    Ease 5 out of 5 stars
    Features 5 out of 5 stars
    Pricing 5 out of 5 stars
    Support 4 out of 5 stars
    Probability You Would Recommend? 10 out of 10

    "Easy, popular way to install OSS on a Mac"

    5 out of 5 stars Posted 2022-08-16

    Pros: 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.

    Cons: 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.

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

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