How to install Homebrew on a macOS Ventura or M1/M2 Mac

Things to know before you install Homebrew on your Mac:

It is compatible with Intel and Apple Silicon M1/M2 Mac chips.
Available for macOS Big Sur and later.
Xcode is a prerequisite

For years, Macs didn’t have a standard way to install command line tools, but that’s no longer the case. Homebrew is the perfect solution for easily installing third-party software on your Mac. With this software, you get access to a large library of open source tools to help you tweak your system and work more efficiently. In this article, I will show you how to install Homebrew on your Mac.

What is Homebrew on a Mac?

Homebrew is a lightweight open source software package management system for Mac. You can use the program to install and manage various command-line utilities and applications on your Mac. However, according to the program’s creators, “Homebrew is software that installs what you want and Apple doesn’t”.

With an easy-to-use interface, the program offers a wide range of packages that are easy to install and update with a few simple commands, making it ideal for those who want to update their software without any hassle.

With Homebrew, you can easily install tools and libraries such as Git, Python, Node.js, PHP, and more, and easily manage them using a simple command-line interface. In addition, it is designed to be flexible, allowing you to customize and customize the installation process to suit your specific requirements. So, with the help of the software, you can improve your workflow and increase your overall productivity.

Benefits of using Homebrew on Mac

It is easy to install and setup. This only requires a few simple commands in Terminal.
It is very easy to manage different software packages on Mac. This simplifies the process of updating, installing, and uninstalling software.
It maintains a central repository of software packages, making it easy to find and install the software you need.
The program is well supported as it is an open source package manager and anyone can contribute to its development.
You can save time as the software automates downloading, compilation, and installation. This eliminates the need to search for software installers and manually run installation procedures.
Package Manager allows you to select the version of a specific software package you want to install and customize the installation.
The software is designed for security and does not require root access to install the software to prevent security and vulnerabilities.

Homebrew installation requirements on Mac

Before we dive into the details of installing Homebrew on a Mac, let’s make sure that your Mac meets the basic requirements to run the program:

CPU: 64-bit Intel, Apple Silicon M1/M2
macOS: Big Sur or later
Command Line Tool (CLT): Xcode
Install: Bash (Bourne-again shell)

How to install Homebrew on Mac

Now that you have verified that your Mac meets all the requirements, check out the detailed steps to install Homebrew on your Mac.

Since installing Homebrew on a Mac requires you to write many lines of code in Terminal, make sure you follow the instructions below carefully.

Install the command line tools for Xcode

Xcode is the native integrated development environment (IDE) for macOS. It provides a set of tools that developers use to build software such as compilers, build systems, and debuggers. Since Homebrew relies on command line tools, the Xcode app must be installed.

Follow the steps below to install Xcode on your Mac.

Open Spotlight (Cmd (⌘) + Space).
Find and open Terminal.
Type the following command Select install xcode → Click “Back”.
Select Install.
After reading the license agreement, select “I agree”.
If your Mac is not connected to a power source, you may be prompted to do so. If there is enough charge, select Continue Battery Power.
It will take some time to download the program.
Complete the process by clicking Finish.

If your Mac won’t charge, you’ll be prompted with a dialog asking you to confirm operation with the current battery.

NB: You can also use any other IDE that supports Mac development, but you must have it to access the command line tools that Homebrew requires.

Get Homebrew on Mac

Now that you have the IDE installed, here’s how to get Homebrew on your Mac. To do this, use the instructions below.

Launch Terminal.
Type the following command: /bin/bash -c «$ (curl -fsSL → Click “Back”.
Now enter your Mac password.
Press the Return key on your keyboard to continue.
You will now see a message on your screen stating that the installation was successful.

Congratulations! You just finished installing Homebrew on your Mac.
Please note that the installation time may vary depending on your network connection and speed.

NB: If you are having trouble installing Homebrew on your Mac M1, you can try to get it working Additional orders.

Set the beer track

Once Homebrew is installed, the next important step is to set up the path to ensure that the program runs smoothly.

Head to the building.
Copy the commands below one by one and hit return key after each command.
- cd / opt / homebrew / bin /
- ls
- PATH = $PATH: /opt/homebrew/bin
- CD
- Click .zshrc
- echo export PATH = $PATH: /opt/homebrew/bin -> .zshrc
- Doctor cook

Once the message “Your system is ready to brew” appears on the screen, you can proceed with confidence knowing that everything is ready to begin the brewing process.

Check if Homebrew is installed on macOS

Once Homebrew is installed, the next suggested step is to verify that the software installed successfully. You can do that simply by using the instructions below.

Open Terminal.
You can try any of these commands:
- the drink –Fifth
- Cook version
- Doctor cook
Now you will see that your system is ready to go.

Using this command will provide useful information about the status and performance of your Homebrew installation, allowing you to take the necessary steps to troubleshoot any problems you find.

How to disable Homebrew Analytics

Homebrew is free and open source software that collects and shares data with developers to improve user experience. As a result, if you do not wish to contribute or share your user information, you can close Homebrew Analytics.

Keep in mind that this step is optional, but I recommend that you follow the steps below and disable analytics to keep your data safe.

Launch Terminal.
Turn on drink order analytics.

Install the software with Homebrew

You can quickly install apps on your Mac after verifying that Homebrew is successfully installed and running. The procedure is simple and painless if the following steps are followed exactly:

Open the Terminal app.
Enter the command brew install {packageName} to the Terminal window.
For example, to install the wget package, type brew install wget.

In the above example, I took the wget package as an example. Feel free to replace the package name with another package name. Alternatively, you can also check the list of packages installed on your Mac using the command drink list.

Keep Homebrew up to date

To ensure that our software is bug-free and has updated security features, it’s essential that we update Homebrew regularly, just as we update macOS.

This practice allows you to take advantage of the latest features, get more compatibility, support, and enhanced functionality. Upgrading Homebrew is a simple process done through Terminal by reversing the steps below.

Launch Terminal.
Run command Brew update.

In addition to software, this command also expands installed packages to access the latest features as it updates them to the latest iterations.

How to remove Homebrew from Mac

If you decide to uninstall Homebrew from your Mac, you can do so easily by following the instructions below.

Launch Terminal.
Run command /bin/bash -c «$ (curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/uninstall.sh) »
Enter y on the terminal screen.
Enter your Mac password.

great work! You have successfully removed Homebrew from your device.

Alternatively, you can avoid this problem by using the following command to uninstall Homebrew non-interactively. noninteractive=1/bin/bash -c “$ (curl -fsSL .

How to remove Homebrew packages from Mac

However, if you prefer not to uninstall Homebrew, but want to uninstall or remove certain packages, you can easily achieve this by running the following commands.

Open Terminal.
Copy command cook remove wget in the terminal window.

Instructions

Need Homebrew for Mac?

No, Homebrew is optional for the Mac. However, it can be a valuable tool for organizing packages and installing apps on your device.

Where is Homebrew installed on the Mac M1?

Homebrew is usually installed on the M1 Mac Air in the /usr/local/homebrew folder.

Can I use Homebrew to install graphic applications?

In fact, you can use the Homebrew tool to easily install many graphics applications on your Mac.

Is Homebrew available for the M2 Mac?

Yes, Homebrew works on Mac M2 computers. However, you may need to add an extra line of code during installation.

More about home brewing…

Don’t like the easy way to install apps on your Mac? Whether you are a developer, system administrator, or a regular Mac user, Homebrew is a great tool that can boost your device’s performance.

Have you installed Homebrew on your Mac yet? Try Homebrew today and see how it can improve your Mac experience! Also be sure to check out my recommendations below.