Homebrew
brew.shThe Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux)
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About
Homebrew is an open-source package manager for macOS and Linux that allows users to install, manage, and remove software packages from the command line. It installs packages into their own isolated directories and symlinks them into a common prefix, keeping the system clean. It also supports installing macOS GUI applications via Homebrew Cask.
Problem
macOS and Linux systems often lack many developer tools and utilities out of the box, making software installation cumbersome.
For
developers and power users on macOS or Linux
How it works
Users run a one-line shell script to install Homebrew, then use the `brew install` command to download, build, and symlink packages on their system.
Business model
open-source
Status
launched