Brew Interactive Install

brew search, brew info and brew install combined in brewi.

brewi.mp4

Description

This script provides an enhanced, interactive command-line interface for managing Homebrew packages (formulae and casks). It streamlines the common workflow of searching for a package, viewing its information, and then installing it. brewi replaces brew search, brew info and brew install.

1. Search for packages
2. Immediately see the package info
3. Install with Enter
4. After an install attempt, you are presented with options to:
   • Re-run the same search.
   • Start a new search for a different package.
   • Quit the script.

Installation and Setup

brew tap marijnbent/homebrew-interactive-install
brew install brewi

Usage

Once installed and (optionally) in your PATH or aliased:

• To start with an initial search term:

brewi <search_term>

Example:

brewi httpie

Inside the script:

• Use arrow keys (↑↓) to navigate the search results in fzf.
• The right pane will show brew info for the highlighted package.
• Press Enter on a package in the list to directly install it.