Homebrew ist der beliebte Paketmanager für macOS (und Linux) zur einfachen Installation von CLI-Tools und grafischen Desktop-Anwendungen.
Formel-Befehle (Formula Commands)
| Command | Action |
|---|---|
brew install <formula> |
Install package |
brew uninstall <formula> |
Remove package |
brew upgrade <formula> |
Upgrade single package |
brew list --versions <formula> |
Show installed version(s) |
brew info <formula> |
Inspect dependencies and notes |
brew search <text> |
Search formulae and casks |
Globale Wartung und Diagnose
brew update # Fetch latest Homebrew formula definitions
brew upgrade # Upgrade all outdated formulae and casks
brew outdated # List outdated packages
brew doctor # Check system for potential issues
brew cleanup # Remove stale downloads and old versions
Homebrew Cask (GUI-Apps) und Dienste
# Homebrew Cask (GUI Apps)
brew install --cask firefox
brew uninstall --cask firefox
brew list --cask
# Background Services
brew services list
brew services start <service>
brew services stop <service>
brew services restart <service>