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Bold Brew

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The modern Terminal UI for managing Homebrew packages and casks on macOS and Linux.

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Installation

Get started with Bold Brew in just one command

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Quick Install

> /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew/main/install.sh)"

This installs Homebrew (if needed) + Bold Brew in one step

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Run Bold Brew

> bbrew
OR

Already have Homebrew? Install directly:

> brew install Valkyrie00/homebrew-bbrew/bbrew

Or download from GitHub

↓ Download Latest Release

Screenshots

Explore the Bold Brew interface and its features

Brewfile Mode showing package management interface

Main Dashboard

Installed packages management view

Handle Installed Packages

Package search interface

Search for Packages

🌟 Official Homebrew TUI for Project Bluefin

Bold Brew is the official Terminal UI for managing Homebrew in Project Bluefin, a next-generation Linux desktop serving tens of thousands of users worldwide.

Learn About Bluefin → Read Announcement →

Features

Formulae & Casks

Manage both CLI tools and GUI applications. Full support for Homebrew formulae and casks in one interface.

Smart Filters

Filter by installed, outdated, leaves (explicitly installed), or casks. Find what you need instantly.

Fuzzy Search

Fast fuzzy search across all packages with real-time results and analytics integration.

Real-time Updates

Live feedback during installations, updates, and removals with detailed progress information.

Secure & Compliant

XDG Base Directory compliant with automated security scanning and vulnerability checks.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Intuitive keybindings for all operations. Navigate and manage packages without touching the mouse.

Brewfile Mode

Load curated package collections from local or remote Brewfiles. Perfect for team configs and themed installers.

Remote Brewfiles

Load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Share configurations via GitHub, team repos, or any web server.

Latest Articles

2025-12-29

Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support

Bold Brew now supports Brewfile mode for curated package collections, plus the ability to load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Perfect for team configurations and themed installers.

Read more →
2025-10-13

Bold Brew 2.0: Complete Homebrew Management with Cask Support

Bold Brew 2.0 brings major new features including full Cask support, Leaves filter, XDG compliance, and enhanced security. Manage both CLI tools and GUI applications seamlessly.

Read more →
2025-10-13

Bold Brew Named Official Homebrew TUI for Project Bluefin

Bold Brew becomes the official Terminal UI for managing Homebrew in Project Bluefin, a next-generation Linux desktop serving tens of thousands of users worldwide.

Read more →
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Manage Homebrew Packages and Casks with Bold Brew

Bold Brew transforms the way developers manage Homebrew packages and casks across macOS and Linux with its elegant Terminal User Interface. Stop struggling with complex command-line syntax and enjoy a streamlined package management experience for both CLI tools and GUI applications.

Why Developers Choose Bold Brew

Managing your Homebrew ecosystem has never been easier. Bold Brew 2.0 provides complete support for both formulae (command-line tools) and casks (GUI applications), with real-time visual feedback for installations, updates, and package removals—all while maintaining the speed and efficiency you expect from terminal-based applications.

Key Benefits for Developers

  • Complete package management for both CLI tools and GUI applications
  • Brewfile Mode for curated package collections from local or remote URLs
  • Smart filtering by installed, outdated, leaves, or casks
  • Faster package discovery with fuzzy search and analytics
  • XDG Base Directory compliance for clean cache management
  • Streamlined updates for all Homebrew packages with visual progress
  • Keyboard-driven workflow without memorizing complex commands

Trusted by Project Bluefin and used by tens of thousands of developers, Bold Brew integrates perfectly with your workflow while reducing cognitive load and increasing productivity on macOS and Linux.

About Bold Brew

The modern Homebrew TUI that developers trust—from macOS to Linux

The Bold Brew Advantage

Bold Brew was designed from the ground up to address the limitations of traditional Homebrew management. By providing a Terminal User Interface (TUI), Bold Brew combines the efficiency of command-line operations with intuitive visual feedback. Version 2.0 brings complete support for both formulae (CLI tools) and casks (GUI applications).

Complete Homebrew Integration

As the official Homebrew TUI for Project Bluefin, Bold Brew seamlessly integrates with your existing Homebrew installation. All operations—from searching packages to managing casks, filtering leaves, and updating dependencies—are visualized through an elegant interface while preserving the speed and reliability of Homebrew's core functionality.

Platform Support

  • macOS: Full support (10.15 Catalina or newer)
  • Linux: Full support (Project Bluefin, Linuxbrew, Homebrew on Linux)
  • Requires: Homebrew installation, Terminal with true color support

Trusted by the Community

Bold Brew is pre-installed in Project Bluefin, serving tens of thousands of developers worldwide. Whether you're a seasoned developer or new to package management, Bold Brew streamlines your workflow and makes Homebrew more accessible than ever before.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about Bold Brew

What is Bold Brew?

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Bold Brew (bbrew) is a modern Terminal User Interface for managing Homebrew packages and casks on macOS and Linux. It provides an elegant and intuitive way to install, update, and manage both command-line tools (formulae) and GUI applications (casks) without memorizing complex commands. It's the official Homebrew TUI for Project Bluefin.

How do I install Bold Brew?

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You can install Bold Brew in two ways:

  1. Using Homebrew: brew install Valkyrie00/homebrew-bbrew/bbrew
  2. Downloading the latest release from our GitHub repository

How do I update Bold Brew?

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Run brew upgrade bbrew to update the application to the latest version.

How do I remove Bold Brew?

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Use brew remove bbrew if you need to uninstall it from your system.

Does it work on Linux or Windows?

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Yes! Bold Brew has full support for Linux (it's the official TUI for Project Bluefin). It works anywhere Homebrew is installed.

What's new in Bold Brew 2.0?

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Version 2.0 introduces full Homebrew Casks support (GUI applications), a Leaves filter (explicitly installed packages), XDG Base Directory compliance, enhanced security scanning, and many performance improvements. Read the full announcement.

What is Brewfile Mode?

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Brewfile Mode lets you launch Bold Brew with a curated list of packages instead of the full catalog. Use bbrew -f /path/to/Brewfile for local files or bbrew -f https://... for remote URLs. Perfect for team configurations, themed installers, and project-specific setups. Learn more.

Where can I report issues or request features?

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Feel free to open an issue on our GitHub repository.