brew
Package manager for macOS and Linux. More information: https://brew.sh.
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Install the latest stable version of a formula or cask (use
--devel
for development versions):
brew install {{formula}}
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List all installed formulae and casks:
brew list
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Upgrade an installed formula or cask (if none is given, all installed formulae/casks are upgraded):
brew upgrade {{formula}}
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Fetch the newest version of Homebrew and of all formulae and casks from the Homebrew source repository:
brew update
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Show formulae and casks that have a more recent version available:
brew outdated
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Search for available formulae (i.e. packages) and casks (i.e. native packages):
brew search {{text}}
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Display information about a formula or a cask (version, installation path, dependencies, etc.):
brew info {{formula}}
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Check the local Homebrew installation for potential problems:
brew doctor
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