Installation
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Homebrew is package manager for Macs which makes installing lots of different software like Git, Ruby, and Node simpler. Homebrew lets you avoid possible security problems associated with using the sudo
command to install software like Node.
Install Brew On Mac Os
Prerequisites
- You should have some familiarity with the Mac Terminal application since you’ll need to use it to install Homebrew. The Terminal application is located in the Utilities folder in the Applications folder.
- Dependencies. You need to install one other piece of software before you can install Homebew:
- Xcode. Install Apple’s Xcode development software: Xcode in the Apple App Store.
Installation Overview
Installing Homebrew is straightforward as long as you understand the Mac Terminal. The Homebrew installation process guides through each step.
Installation Steps
- Open the Terminal app.
- Type
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/install)'
You’ll see messages in the Terminal explaining what you need to do to complete the installation process. You can learn more about Homebrew at the Homebrew website.
How to Update Homebrew
New versions of Homebrew come out frequently, so make sure you update it before updating any of the other software components that you’ve installed using Homebrew.* In Terminal type brew update
How to Uninstall Homebrew
- Open the Terminal app
- Type
ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/master/uninstall)'
This downloads and runs the uninstaller script. Follow the instructions and Homebrew will be removed from your computer.
Mac Brew Install
Install Homebrew
Paste that in a macOS Terminal or Linux shell prompt.
The script explains what it will do and then pauses before it does it. Read about other installation options.
What Does Homebrew Do?
Homebrew installs the stuff you need that Apple (or your Linux system) didn’t.
Homebrew installs packages to their own directory and then symlinks their files into
/usr/local
.Homebrew won’t install files outside its prefix and you can place a Homebrew installation wherever you like.
It's all Git and Ruby underneath, so hack away with the knowledge that you can easily revert your modifications and merge upstream updates.
Homebrew complements macOS (or your Linux system). Install your RubyGems with
gem
and their dependencies withbrew
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brew cask
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