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Homebrew

The missing package manager for macOS. Install anything from the command line. First thing every Mac dev sets up.

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The honest take.

The missing package manager for macOS. Install anything from the command line. First thing every Mac dev sets up.

Who it's for.

Best for

General use across stages.

Avoid if

You need something very specific not covered here.

Our verdict.

FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL

68/100

Solid

65 category fit · 74 stack score · auto-derived

Recommended

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Homebrew is solid. The missing package manager for macOS. Install anything from the command line. First thing every Mac dev sets up.

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40+ hours tested

Real projects, not demos.

Review date

Last updated April 2026.

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