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WailBrew

wailbrew · v0.9.20

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Manage Homebrew packages with a UI

WailBrew screenshot
brew install --cask wailbrew
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Trust Score 7/10
Open source (MIT) +3
Active development +2
Licensed +1
No auto-updates +0
Not deprecated +1
New (<1yr) +0
Low installs +0

Version History

v0.9.20
8d ago0.9.190.9.20
9d ago0.9.160.9.19

Review

Mar 10, 2026

WailBrew is a sleek, minimalistic GUI for managing Homebrew packages, offering a user-friendly alternative to the command line. It provides features like package management, dependency visualization, and autoremove functionality, benefiting developers and users who prefer a visual interface over terminal commands.

WailBrew allows users to manage Homebrew packages through a graphical user interface, simplifying tasks like installing, updating, and removing software.

Maturity: The project is relatively mature with active development, a strong GitHub presence, and regular contributions.

Community: WailBrew has seen minimal community discussion on Hacker News and Reddit, with limited engagement and interest from the broader developer community.

Pros

  • + Open-source and MIT licensed, fostering community contributions and transparency.
  • + Minimalistic design that appeals to users seeking a clean and uncluttered interface.
  • + Cross-platform compatibility, allowing use on different operating systems.

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature, requiring manual checks for new versions.
  • - Some performance issues reported in the past, though many have been addressed.
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TypeScriptLast commit: Mar 9, 2026

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