Homebrew

Features and usage are summarized on the homepage.

Quick Install to /usr/local

Run http://gist.github.com/323731 and afterwards, install Xcode.

Umm… I thought I could install it anywhere?

Indeed, you can. Please read our complete installation instructions.

Dude! Just give me a three-liner!

Alright then… as long as you know what you are doing:

cd /usr/local
sudo chown -R $USER .
curl -Lsf http://github.com/mxcl/homebrew/tarball/master | tar xz --strip 1

More Documentation

The wiki is your friend.

Who Are You?

I'm Max Howell and I'm a splendid chap.