Documentation
Everything you need to get the most out of Bold Brew
Brewfile Syntax
Bold Brew supports the standard Brewfile format with extensions for Mac App Store and Flatpak:
Supported Entry Types
| Keyword | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
tap | Add a Homebrew tap | tap "homebrew/core" |
brew | Install a formula | brew "git" |
cask | Install a cask (GUI app) | cask "firefox" |
mas | Install from Mac App Store | mas "Xcode", id: 497799835 |
flatpak | Install a Flatpak (Linux) | flatpak "org.gimp.GIMP" |
Usage
Launch Bold Brew with a Brewfile:
- Local file:
bbrew -f ~/Brewfile - Remote URL:
bbrew -f https://example.com/my.Brewfile
Homebrew Compatibility
Supported Versions
| Homebrew Version | Status | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 6.x | Full support | Tap trust, ask mode, JSON v2 API |
| 4.x – 5.x | Full support | Standard operation |
| 3.x | Partial | Basic operations work, some features unavailable |
Platform Requirements
- macOS: 10.15 Catalina or newer, Homebrew installed
- Linux: x86_64 or arm64, Homebrew/Linuxbrew installed
- Terminal: True color support recommended (iTerm2, Alacritty, Kitty, WezTerm, etc.)
CLI Options
| Flag | Description |
|---|---|
-f <path|url> | Load a Brewfile (local path or HTTPS URL) |
-v | Show version |
-h | Show help |