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# brew
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2023-11-04 14:12:07 +00:00
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> Homebrew - a package manager for macOS and Linux.
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> Some subcommands such as `install` have their own usage documentation.
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> More information: <https://docs.brew.sh/Manpage>.
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- Install the latest stable version of a formula or cask (use `--devel` for development versions):
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`brew install {{formula}}`
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- List all installed formulae and casks:
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`brew list`
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- Upgrade an installed formula or cask (if none is given, all installed formulae/casks are upgraded):
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`brew upgrade {{formula}}`
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- Fetch the newest version of Homebrew and of all formulae and casks from the Homebrew source repository:
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`brew update`
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- Show formulae and casks that have a more recent version available:
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`brew outdated`
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- Search for available formulae (i.e. packages) and casks (i.e. native macOS `.app` packages):
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`brew search {{text}}`
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- Display information about a formula or a cask (version, installation path, dependencies, etc.):
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`brew info {{formula}}`
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- Check the local Homebrew installation for potential problems:
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`brew doctor`
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