Homebrew

Open source

Open-source package manager for macOS and Linux that installs software from community-maintained formulas.

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Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://docs.brew.shVerified
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): package-manager, macos, linux, cli, open-sourceVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): desktopVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/Homebrew/brewVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): BSD-2-ClauseVerified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): installs command-line tools and applications on macOS, Linux and WSL, formulae build packages from upstream source code, casks install upstream pre-built applications, Homebrew Bundle declarative Brewfile machine setup, third-party package repositories via taps, isolated keg installs in the Cellar symlinked into the prefixVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): docs, blogVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Developers and IT admins installing and managing open-source CLI tools and apps on macOS, Linux, and WSLVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): developer environment setup, command-line tool installation, macOS application management, unattended MDM installs via the .pkg installerVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Changelog/release notes(HTTPS URL): https://brew.sh/blog/Verified
Current version(1.12.3): 7.0.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2009Verified
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerification pending

User reviews

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