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# brew
> Homebrew - a package manager for macOS and Linux.
> Some subcommands such as `install` have their own usage documentation.
> More information: <https://docs.brew.sh/Manpage>.
- Install the latest stable version of a formula or cask:
`brew install {{formula|cask}}`
- List all installed formulae and casks:
`brew list`
- Upgrade an installed formula or cask (if none is given, all installed formulae/casks are upgraded):
`brew upgrade {{formula|cask}}`
- Fetch the newest version of Homebrew and of all formulae and casks from the Homebrew source repository:
`brew update`
- Show formulae and casks that have a more recent version available:
`brew outdated`
- Search for available formulae (i.e. packages) and casks (i.e. native macOS `.app` packages):
`brew search {{text}}`
- Display information about a formula or a cask (version, installation path, dependencies, etc.):
`brew info {{formula|cask}}`
- Check the local Homebrew installation for potential problems:
`brew doctor`