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How to use the package manager Homebrew (brew)

The tutorial shows you how to use the package manager Homebrew, and a few examples on software and tools available there.

How to install Homebrew

Homebrew er en pakkebehandler som installeres via Terminal.

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

How find software available in Homebrew

Use the command brew search to find the package you want to install with Homebrew:

brew search wget

Here are a few examples on software and tools you can install with this package manager:

For Intel machines the software is installed in /usr/local/ and for M1 machines in /opt/homebrew/bin/.

How to update software with Homebrew

Software and tools you have installed with Homebrew, can be updated with the package manager.

brew update

 

Published Feb. 17, 2021 9:53 AM - Last modified Feb. 17, 2021 9:54 AM