The brew
command is a package manager for macOS and Linux that simplifies the installation, management, and removal of software packages. It allows users to easily install applications and libraries from the command line, making it a powerful tool for developers and system administrators.
The basic syntax of the brew
command is as follows:
brew [options] [arguments]
install
: Install a specified package.uninstall
: Remove a specified package.update
: Update Homebrew and all installed packages.upgrade
: Upgrade a specified package to its latest version.list
: List all installed packages.search
: Search for a package by name.Here are some practical examples of using the brew
command:
To install a package, such as wget
, use the following command:
brew install wget
To remove a package, such as wget
, run:
brew uninstall wget
To update Homebrew and all installed packages, execute:
brew update
To upgrade a specific package, such as wget
, to its latest version, use:
brew upgrade wget
To see all installed packages, simply run:
brew list
If you want to find a package by name, for example, git
, you can search for it like this:
brew search git
brew update
before installing or upgrading packages to ensure you have the latest information.brew doctor
to troubleshoot potential issues with your Homebrew installation.brew cleanup
to remove old versions of installed packages and free up space.