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brew-manager

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Effortlessly manage Homebrew packages in your Brewfile.

Software Engineering#automation#package management#homebrew#vscode extensions#cask#brewfile#tap
Authorruchernchong
Version1.0.0
Installs0

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What problem does it solve?

Manually editing the Brewfile can lead to syntax errors, incorrect package types (brew vs. cask), or inconsistent formatting, making package management cumbersome and error-prone. This Skill streamlines the process, ensuring a clean and functional Brewfile.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Add Packages: Verifies package existence, determines the correct type (brew, cask, tap, mas, vscode), and adds it to the appropriate section in alphabetical order within your Brewfile.
  • Remove Packages: Safely locates and removes package entries from the Brewfile with user confirmation, preventing accidental deletions or orphaned entries.
  • Organize & Update: Maintains a clean, grouped, and alphabetically sorted Brewfile structure, making it easy to read and manage.
  • Use Case: You want to install a new command-line tool like ripgrep and a GUI application like visual-studio-code. Use this Skill to add brew "ripgrep" and cask "visual-studio-code" to your Brewfile correctly, ensuring proper formatting and placement without manual intervention.

Quick Start

Add 'ripgrep' and 'visual-studio-code' to my Brewfile.

Dependency Matrix

Required Modules

None required

Components

Standard package

💻 Claude Code Installation

Recommended: Let Claude install automatically. Simply copy and paste the text below to Claude Code.

Please help me install this Skill:
Name: brew-manager
Download link: https://github.com/ruchernchong/dotfiles/archive/main.zip#brew-manager

Please download this .zip file, extract it, and install it in the .claude/skills/ directory.
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