brew

name	brew
description	Homebrew — macOS package manager for open-source software

Brew Plugin

Manage packages with Homebrew.

Usage

• brew self version — Print Homebrew version
• brew self update — Update Homebrew and formulae
• brew self doctor — Check system for potential problems
• brew self cleanup [--dry-run] — Remove stale files
• brew package install <formula> [--cask] — Install a formula or cask
• brew package uninstall <formula> — Uninstall a formula
• brew package info <formula> [--json] — Show formula information
• brew package upgrade [formula] — Upgrade packages
• brew package list [formula] [--cask] — List installed packages
• brew package search <query> — Search available packages
• brew package outdated — List outdated packages
• brew _ _ <args> — Passthrough any brew command

Examples

# Install a formula
brew install jq

# Install a cask (GUI app)
brew install --cask firefox

# Search for packages
brew search python

# List all installed packages
brew list

# Update everything
brew update && brew upgrade

# Check system health
brew doctor

# Cleanup old versions
brew cleanup --dry-run