# Send Homebrew Package Manager to your agent
Hand the extracted package to your coding agent with a concrete install brief instead of figuring it out manually.
## Fast path
- Download the package from Yavira.
- Extract it into a folder your agent can access.
- Paste one of the prompts below and point your agent at the extracted folder.
## Suggested prompts
### New install

```text
I downloaded a skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder and install it by following the included instructions. Tell me what you changed and call out any manual steps you could not complete.
```
### Upgrade existing

```text
I downloaded an updated skill package from Yavira. Read SKILL.md from the extracted folder, compare it with my current installation, and upgrade it while preserving any custom configuration unless the package docs explicitly say otherwise. Summarize what changed and any follow-up checks I should run.
```
## Machine-readable fields
```json
{
  "schemaVersion": "1.0",
  "item": {
    "slug": "homebrew",
    "name": "Homebrew Package Manager",
    "source": "tencent",
    "type": "skill",
    "category": "开发工具",
    "sourceUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/TheSethRose/homebrew",
    "canonicalUrl": "https://clawhub.ai/TheSethRose/homebrew",
    "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw"
  },
  "install": {
    "downloadUrl": "/downloads/homebrew",
    "sourceDownloadUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=homebrew",
    "sourcePlatform": "tencent",
    "targetPlatform": "OpenClaw",
    "packageFormat": "ZIP package",
    "primaryDoc": "SKILL.md",
    "includedAssets": [
      "SKILL.md"
    ],
    "downloadMode": "redirect",
    "sourceHealth": {
      "source": "tencent",
      "slug": "homebrew",
      "status": "healthy",
      "reason": "direct_download_ok",
      "recommendedAction": "download",
      "checkedAt": "2026-05-04T04:15:50.657Z",
      "expiresAt": "2026-05-11T04:15:50.657Z",
      "httpStatus": 200,
      "finalUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=homebrew",
      "contentType": "application/zip",
      "probeMethod": "head",
      "details": {
        "probeUrl": "https://wry-manatee-359.convex.site/api/v1/download?slug=homebrew",
        "contentDisposition": "attachment; filename=\"homebrew-1.0.1.zip\"",
        "redirectLocation": null,
        "bodySnippet": null,
        "slug": "homebrew"
      },
      "scope": "item",
      "summary": "Item download looks usable.",
      "detail": "Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.",
      "primaryActionLabel": "Download for OpenClaw",
      "primaryActionHref": "/downloads/homebrew"
    },
    "validation": {
      "installChecklist": [
        "Use the Yavira download entry.",
        "Review SKILL.md after the package is downloaded.",
        "Confirm the extracted package contains the expected setup assets."
      ],
      "postInstallChecks": [
        "Confirm the extracted package includes the expected docs or setup files.",
        "Validate the skill or prompts are available in your target agent workspace.",
        "Capture any manual follow-up steps the agent could not complete."
      ]
    }
  },
  "links": {
    "detailUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew",
    "downloadUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/homebrew",
    "agentUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent",
    "manifestUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent.json",
    "briefUrl": "https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent.md"
  }
}
```
## Documentation

### Homebrew Package Manager

Complete Homebrew command reference and usage guide for installing, managing, and troubleshooting macOS packages.

### When to Use

Installing packages or applications (brew install X)
Searching for available packages (brew search X)
Updating and upgrading existing packages
Checking package information and dependencies
Troubleshooting installation issues
Managing installed packages

### Package Search & Information

brew search TEXT|/REGEX/

Usage: Find packages by name or regex pattern
When to use: When user asks to find or search for a package
Examples:

brew search python
brew search /^node/

brew info [FORMULA|CASK...]

Usage: Display detailed information about one or more packages
When to use: Before installing to see dependencies, options, and details
Examples:

brew info python
brew info chrome google-chrome

### Installation & Upgrades

brew install FORMULA|CASK...

Usage: Install one or more packages or applications
When to use: When user says "install X" or "use brew to install X"
Notes:

FORMULA = command-line tools (installed to /usr/local/bin)
CASK = GUI applications (installed to /Applications)
Can install multiple at once: brew install git python nodejs
Examples:

brew install python
brew install google-chrome  # installs as cask
brew install git python nodejs

brew update

Usage: Fetch the newest version of Homebrew and all formulae
When to use: When brew seems outdated or before major operations
Notes: Doesn't upgrade packages, just updates the package list
Examples:

brew update

brew upgrade [FORMULA|CASK...]

Usage: Upgrade installed packages or specific packages
When to use: When user wants to update to newer versions
Notes:

Without args: upgrades all outdated packages
With args: upgrades only specified packages
Examples:

brew upgrade              # upgrade all outdated packages
brew upgrade python       # upgrade just python
brew upgrade python git   # upgrade multiple

### Package Management

brew uninstall FORMULA|CASK...

Usage: Remove installed packages
When to use: When user wants to remove/delete a package
Notes: Can uninstall multiple at once
Examples:

brew uninstall python
brew uninstall google-chrome

brew list [FORMULA|CASK...]

Usage: List installed packages or files from specific packages
When to use: When user wants to see what's installed or what files a package contains
Examples:

brew list                 # show all installed packages
brew list python          # show files installed by python

### Configuration & Troubleshooting

brew config

Usage: Display Homebrew configuration and environment info
When to use: Debugging installation issues or checking system setup
Shows:

Installation path
Xcode location
Git version
CPU architecture
Examples:

brew config

brew doctor

Usage: Check for potential problems with Homebrew installation
When to use: When experiencing installation issues or errors
Returns: Warnings and suggestions for fixing issues
Examples:

brew doctor

brew install --verbose --debug FORMULA|CASK

Usage: Install with verbose output and debug information
When to use: When standard install fails and you need detailed error messages
Examples:

brew install --verbose --debug python

### Advanced Usage

brew create URL [--no-fetch]

Usage: Create a new formula from source code
When to use: Creating custom packages (advanced users)
Options:

--no-fetch = don't download source immediately
Examples:

brew create https://example.com/package.tar.gz

brew edit [FORMULA|CASK...]

Usage: Edit formula or cask definition
When to use: Customizing package installation (advanced users)
Examples:

brew edit python

brew commands

Usage: Show all available brew commands
When to use: Learning about additional brew features
Examples:

brew commands

brew help [COMMAND]

Usage: Get help for specific command
When to use: Need detailed help for a specific command
Examples:

brew help install
brew help upgrade

### Quick Reference

TaskCommandSearch for packagebrew search TEXTGet package infobrew info FORMULAInstall packagebrew install FORMULAInstall appbrew install CASKUpdate package listbrew updateUpgrade all packagesbrew upgradeUpgrade specific packagebrew upgrade FORMULARemove packagebrew uninstall FORMULAList installedbrew listCheck configbrew configTroubleshootbrew doctor

### Installing a New Package

Search: brew search python
Get info: brew info python@3.11
Install: brew install python@3.11

### Troubleshooting Installation

Check config: brew config
Run doctor: brew doctor
Retry with debug: brew install --verbose --debug FORMULA

### Maintaining Homebrew

Update: brew update
Check what's outdated: brew upgrade (shows what would upgrade)
Upgrade all: brew upgrade

### Key Concepts

FORMULA: Command-line tools and libraries (e.g., python, git, node)
CASK: GUI applications (e.g., google-chrome, vscode, slack)
TAP: Third-party formula repositories (e.g., brew tap homebrew/cask-versions)

### Notes

All brew commands require Homebrew to be installed
Xcode Command Line Tools are required for building from source
Some packages may prompt for sudo password
Different packages have different installation times
Package names are case-insensitive but shown lowercase by convention

### Resources

Official docs: https://docs.brew.sh
Formula documentation: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-core
Cask documentation: https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-cask
## Trust
- Source: tencent
- Verification: Indexed source record
- Publisher: TheSethRose
- Version: 1.0.1
## Source health
- Status: healthy
- Item download looks usable.
- Yavira can redirect you to the upstream package for this item.
- Health scope: item
- Reason: direct_download_ok
- Checked at: 2026-05-04T04:15:50.657Z
- Expires at: 2026-05-11T04:15:50.657Z
- Recommended action: Download for OpenClaw
## Links
- [Detail page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew)
- [Send to Agent page](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent)
- [JSON manifest](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent.json)
- [Markdown brief](https://openagent3.xyz/skills/homebrew/agent.md)
- [Download page](https://openagent3.xyz/downloads/homebrew)