Agent skill · software engineering · sundial-org
homebrew
Homebrew package manager for macOS. Search, install, manage, and troubleshoot packages and casks.
Why this skill is useful
Provides detailed command usage and troubleshooting steps for Homebrew, which the AI may not reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
Requires brew installed locally. About 4k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Homebrew Package Manager Complete Homebrew command reference and usage guide for installing, managing, and troubleshooting macOS packages. When to Use Installing packages or applications (brew install X) Searching for available packages (brew search X) Updating and upgrading existing packages Checking package information and dependencies Troubleshooting installation issues Managing installed packages Command Reference Package Search & Information brew search TEXT /REGEX/ Usage: Find packages by name or regex pattern When to use: When user asks to find or search for a package Examples: brew info [FORMULA CASK...] Usage: Display detailed information about one or more packages When to use: Before installing to see dependencies, options, and details Examples: Installation & Upgrades brew install FORMULA CASK... Usage: Install one or more packages or applications When to use: When user says "install X" or "use brew to install X" Notes: FORMULA = command-line tools (installed to /usr/local/bin) CASK = GUI applications (installed to /Applications) Can install multiple at once: brew install git python nodejs Examples: brew update Usage: Fetch the newest version of Homebrew and all formulae When to use: When brew seems outdated or before major operations Notes: Doesn't upgrade packages, just updates the package list Examples: brew upgrade [FORMULA CASK...] Usage: Upgrade installed packages or specific packages When to use: When user wants to update to newer versions Notes: Without args: upgrades all outdated packages With args: upgrades only specified packages Examples: Package Management brew uninstall FORMULA CASK... …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
@skills sundial-org/homebrew