The missing package manager for macOS (or Linux).
Commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
brew install git | Install a package |
brew upgrade git | Upgrade a package |
| — | — |
brew unlink git | Unlink |
brew link git | Link |
brew switch git 2.5.0 | Change versions |
| — | — |
brew list --versions git | See what versions you have |
More package commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
brew info git | List versions, caveats, etc |
brew cleanup git | Remove old versions |
brew edit git | Edit this formula |
brew cat git | Print this formula |
brew home git | Open homepage |
Global commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
brew update | Update brew and cask |
brew list | List installed |
brew outdated | What’s due for upgrades? |
brew doctor | Check your system for potential problems |
Brew Cask commands
| Command | Description |
|---|
brew cask install firefox | Install the Firefox browser |
brew cask list | List installed applications |
Cask commands are used for interacting with graphical applications.
Also see