Homebrew
Package manager for macOS and Linux
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Evidence and limitations
Activity source: Homebrew/brew via the GitHub API. Counts describe this repository, which may be a mirror or only part of the project.
- Commits in 30 days
- 463
- Commits in 90 days
- 1945
- Authors accounting for half the sampled commits
- 1
The 200-commit author sample does not cover the full 90 days. Author counts are lower bounds; concentration describes the sample only.
Few commits can reflect mature software. Commit authors do not establish merge rights, available maintainers, organizational diversity, or knowledge distribution. Funding is unknown; donation links alone do not establish income or runway.
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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
Financial sustainability and maintainer capacity have not yet been reviewed against current primary sources. See the evidence and support sections above for available information and a way to suggest corrections.
