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Homebrew

Free

The package manager for macOS, Linux, and WSL

Best for packages · macos · linux

Toolora score96/100

Our own editorial score, not public reviews.

Strengths

  • Formulae and casks
  • Brewfile lock-in

Skip if

you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call

Homebrew installs command-line tools and desktop apps with brew. Each formula lives in its own keg, then links into the prefix — a Cellar of packages, not a random binary.

Key features

  • Formulae and casks
  • Brewfile lock-in
  • macOS, Linux, WSL
  • formulae.brew.sh search

Why it is on Toolora

We list Homebrew for people who need packages · macos · linux. Skip it if you need a team plan, audit logs, or a phone number to call.

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Homebrew

Free (BSD)

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