Homebrew MCP Server
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The Homebrew MCP Server enables you to have a "natural language" conversation with brew. It implements the most important brew commands, allowing you to interact with Homebrew using natural language.
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What is Homebrew MCP Server?
The Homebrew MCP Server is a tool that allows you to interact with the Homebrew package manager using natural language. It acts as a bridge between natural language input and Homebrew commands.
How to use Homebrew MCP Server?
- Build or download the latest binary from the Github releases section.
- Move the binary to
/usr/local/bin/, or to any preferred location in$PATH. - Place the provided JSON configuration into your Claude client's configuration file (e.g.,
~/Library/Application Support/Claude/claude_desktop_config.json). - Optionally, enable specific tools using the
-enabled-toolsflag in theargssection of the configuration.
Key features of Homebrew MCP Server
Natural language interaction with Homebrew
Install packages
Uninstall packages
Get specific package information
List installed packages and their versions
Update Homebrew
Upgrade packages
Get package info
Search for packages
Print Homebrew config
Use cases of Homebrew MCP Server
Automating package management tasks using natural language
Integrating Homebrew with natural language interfaces
Simplifying Homebrew usage for non-technical users
Building custom Homebrew workflows
Interacting with Homebrew through chat interfaces
FAQ from Homebrew MCP Server
What is MCP?
What is MCP?
MCP stands for Message Control Protocol, allowing different applications to communicate with each other.
Where do I get the binary?
Where do I get the binary?
You can download the latest binary from the Github releases section of the repository.
Where should I place the binary?
Where should I place the binary?
Move the binary to /usr/local/bin/, or to any preferred location in $PATH.
How do I configure the server?
How do I configure the server?
Place the provided JSON configuration into your Claude client's configuration file.
How do I enable specific tools?
How do I enable specific tools?
Use the -enabled-tools flag in the args section of the configuration file, listing tools in a comma-separated manner.