Homebrew is the most popular package manager for macOS. It makes installing software easy and fast by handling all dependencies for you.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to install Homebrew on your Mac.

Step 1: Open Terminal

Open the Terminal app on your Mac. You can find it in:

  • Applications > Utilities > Terminal
  • Or press Cmd + Space and type “Terminal” to open Spotlight Search, then hit Enter.

Step 2: Run the Homebrew Installation Command

Paste the following command into your Terminal and press Enter:

/bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

This script will download and install Homebrew.

Step 3: Follow On-Screen Instructions

You may be asked for your Mac user password (the one you use to log in). The installer will download files and install the necessary components.

Step 4: Add Homebrew to Your PATH

After installation, the script will output commands to add Homebrew to your shell environment. For example:

echo 'eval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"' >> ~/.zprofile
eval "$(/opt/homebrew/bin/brew shellenv)"

Copy and paste these commands into your Terminal to ensure brew works properly.

Step 5: Verify Your Installation

Run this command to check if Homebrew was installed correctly:

brew --version

You should see the version number printed, like this: Homebrew 4.3.0

That’s it! You now have Homebrew installed on your Mac, ready to help you install software easily.

For example, you can install Node.js by running:

brew install node

Happy brewing! 🍺