Brewwery
v0.9.1 — Release Candidate

Brewwery
GUI for Homebrew

A native macOS app that puts packages, casks, services, updates, and diagnostics in one clean interface.

Open source, local-first, zero config. Just launch and manage your entire Homebrew setup visually.

Open Source · MITmacOS 13+
Brewwery dashboard showing installed Homebrew packages with version info and quick actions
What you get

One place for everything Homebrew

Installed formulae & casks

See everything Homebrew manages in a filterable, sortable list.

Discover & Favorites

Find new packages with rich detail cards, and save favorites for instant access.

Updates & services

One-click updates and Homebrew service start/stop controls.

Cleanup & diagnostics

Preview disk savings before cleanup. Run brew doctor visually.

Brewfile export

Export reproducible Brewfiles and track local install history.

Fast Rust backend

Commands are parsed and validated in Rust — fast, safe, no shell spawning.

Security model

Local-first. No surprises.

Typed IPC only

The renderer never spawns a shell. Every command flows through validated, typed channels.

Explicit confirmation

Mutating actions like install, uninstall, and cleanup always require user approval.

Zero data collection

No telemetry, no cloud sync, no auth, no paid logic. Everything stays on your Mac.

Roadmap

Where Brewwery is headed

A public look at what's done, in progress, and planned next.

Shipped

Brewfile export & history

Export reproducible Brewfiles and track every local install.

Shipped

Services & cleanup

Start/stop Homebrew services and preview disk savings before cleanup.

In progress

Signed & notarized builds

Code signing and notarization to remove Gatekeeper warnings before v1.0.

In progress

Intel & Universal builds

First-class support for Intel Macs alongside Apple Silicon.

Planned

Scheduled auto-updates

Opt-in background checks for outdated packages with notifications.

Planned

Custom taps management

Add, browse, and manage third-party taps from the UI.

Want to help build it?

Brewwery is open source and community-driven. Pick up an issue, suggest a feature, or open a pull request.

FAQ

Common questions

Is Brewwery open source?

Yes. Brewwery is MIT-licensed and developed in public. Contributions are welcome.

Does it run arbitrary shell commands?

No. All operations go through typed IPC with an explicit allowlist of Homebrew commands.

Is the app signed and notarized?

Not yet — v0.9.1 is still pre-v1.0. Unsigned builds may trigger macOS Gatekeeper warnings. Right-click and select Open to bypass.

Does it collect telemetry?

No. Zero telemetry, no cloud sync, no auth, no paid tiers. Fully local.

Does it work on Intel Macs?

Apple Silicon is the primary platform today. Intel and Universal builds are planned and coming soon.

Can it install and uninstall packages?

Yes — with explicit confirmation dialogs and a local operation history for every change.