Homebrew is a popular package manager for macOS that simplifies the installation of software. This guide will walk you through the process of installing Homebrew on your Mac.

Prerequisites

Before installing Homebrew, make sure you have the following:

  • A Mac with macOS 10.9 or later.
  • Administrator access to your Mac.

Installation Steps

  1. Open Terminal: Press Command + Space, type "Terminal", and press Enter.
  2. Install Homebrew: Paste the following command into the Terminal and press Enter:
/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"
  1. Follow the Instructions: The installation script will guide you through the process. You may be prompted to enter your password.

Common Issues

If you encounter any issues during installation, here are some common solutions:

  • Permission denied: Make sure you have Administrator access to your Mac.
  • curl not found: Install curl by running brew install curl in the Terminal.

Further Reading

For more information on Homebrew, visit the official Homebrew website.

Useful Commands

Here are some useful Homebrew commands to get you started:

  • brew help: Display help information for Homebrew.
  • brew search <package>: Search for a package.
  • brew install <package>: Install a package.
  • brew uninstall <package>: Uninstall a package.

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