A modern, web-based explorer for Homebrew Casks and Formulae.
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BrewLens is a modern browser-based tool that fetches and parses Homebrew Cask and Formula metadata directly from official Homebrew sources. It helps developers and power users inspect application and command-line tool details with clarity and speed — all without using a single terminal command.
You can browse both Casks (macOS Apps) and Formulae (CLI Tools) , with a rich set of features:
- Comprehensive package details – version info, installation commands, homepages, download URLs, SHA256 checksums, dependencies, artifacts (for casks), deprecation/disable status, and full JSON representation.
- Bookmarks & Recents – save packages for quick access and revisit your recently viewed items.
- Dashboard – an overview of your installed, bookmarked, and recently viewed packages.
- Brewfile Support – import and export Brewfiles to manage your package setup.
- Analytics Page – view aggregated usage statistics and insights.
- Quick Search – instantly find casks or formulae with a keyboard-first search experience.
- Pagination – navigate long lists efficiently with intuitive page controls.
- Jump Index – quickly skip to a specific letter in the package list.
- Blurred Background Cards – optional visual enhancement for a modern, polished look.
- Developers: Inspect metadata, versions, URLs, and dependencies while building or debugging casks and formulae.
- Security / Compliance Teams: Quickly verify download URLs, SHA256 checksums, and source authenticity for any package.
- SysAdmins: Audit applications and tools before deploying to managed macOS or Linux environments.
- Homebrew Contributors: Easily investigate cask or formula structure before making pull requests.
- General Users: Discover new macOS apps and command-line tools available via Homebrew without ever opening the Terminal.
Distributed under the MIT License. See LICENSE file for more information.
Made with ❤️ for the Homebrew community
