Homebrew
Package manager for macOS and Linux
90
Project is healthy
Funding
Stable
Maintenance
Active
Contributors
Healthy
Bus Factor
Low risk
Overview
Homebrew is a free and open-source software package management system that simplifies the installation of software on macOS and Linux.
Importance
- Default package manager for macOS developers
- Powers development environments worldwide
- Foundation for macOS software distribution
- Critical for developer productivity
Key Features
- Simple formula system
- Binary bottle distribution
- Tap system for third-party repos
- Linux support
Sustainability
Homebrew is maintained by a volunteer team with some sponsorship funding. The project serves millions of developers but operates with limited resources.
Dependencies
Dependency Chain
Upstream
Ruby
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Git
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curl
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Homebrew
Impact Analysis
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Direct Dependencies
0
Dependent Projects
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