Automate your Mac.
Learn the craft.
Educational shell scripts for Homebrew package management on macOS. Set up your Mac the right way while learning professional scripting.
Open source. Production-ready safety. Built for learning.
Use at Your Own Risk
These scripts modify your system by installing software, changing shell configurations, and creating scheduled tasks. They are provided "as is" without warranty. Always back up your system before use, review the code before running, and use --dry-run to preview changes first. See the full Terms of Service for details.
How to Use
Two ways to get started. Pick whichever you prefer.
Download Everything
Best if you want the full toolkit.
curl -L -o brewscripts.zip https://github.com/DJCastle/homeBrewScripts/archive/refs/heads/main.zip
unzip brewscripts.zip && cd homeBrewScripts-main
# Make scripts executable
chmod +x *.sh
# Preview what would happen (safe, no changes made)
./brew_setup_tahoe.sh --dry-run
# Run for real when ready
./brew_setup_tahoe.sh
Clone with Git
Best if you want to stay updated or contribute.
git clone https://github.com/DJCastle/homeBrewScripts.git
cd homeBrewScripts
# Make scripts executable
chmod +x *.sh
# Preview what would happen (safe, no changes made)
./brew_setup_tahoe.sh --dry-run
# Run for real when ready
./brew_setup_tahoe.sh
Scripts Library
Browse individual scripts. Download only what you need, or grab them all above.
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What You Get
Professional tools designed to teach and automate.
Interactive Setup
Full Homebrew installation with architecture detection, shell configuration, and guided app selection. Works on Intel and Apple Silicon.
Safety First
Dry-run mode, interactive checkpoints, comprehensive validation, and idempotent design. Preview every change before it happens.
App Management
Batch install development tools, productivity apps, creative software, and utilities. Fully configurable through a single config file.
Auto Updates
Scheduled Homebrew updates with network and power awareness. Runs only when conditions are right.
Smart Notifications
Email reports and text message summaries for automated updates. Stay informed without babysitting your scripts.
Learn While You Build
Every function is documented with educational comments explaining shell scripting concepts, patterns, and best practices.
Requirements
What you need before running these scripts.
About
Brew Scripts is part of CodeCraftedApps, an independent developer's collection of apps, tools, and open-source projects. Every script here is built with care, documented for learning, and tested for reliability.
Whether you're setting up a new Mac, learning shell scripting, or automating your development environment, these scripts are designed to be your starting point. Fork, customize, and make them your own.