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Homebrew
Search Homebrew formulae and casks.
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Homebrew is a Model Context Protocol server in the Developer Tools category. It lets AI assistants that speak MCP call its tools and read its resources over STDIO.
Example tools
Illustrative tool names — the actual tool set is defined by the server at runtime.
list_resources
Enumerate resources exposed by this MCP
get_resource
Fetch a resource by ID
invoke
Invoke the primary action of this MCP
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Homebrew.
- What is the Homebrew MCP?
- The Homebrew MCP allows you to search for Homebrew formulae and casks. It integrates Homebrew's package management capabilities directly within your development environment, streamlining software discovery and installation.
- How can I install the Homebrew MCP in a client such as Cursor?
- Installation typically involves adding the Homebrew MCP to your client's server directory. You would then enable it within the client's settings, which usually involves selecting the 'stdio' transport and ensuring the client can execute local commands.
- Does the Homebrew MCP require an API key or other credentials?
- No, the Homebrew MCP does not require an API key, OAuth, or any other credentials. It operates as a local integration with your existing Homebrew installation, utilizing its command-line interface.
- What capabilities does the Homebrew MCP expose?
- The Homebrew MCP exposes capabilities for searching Homebrew's vast collection of formulae and casks. This enables users to find and identify packages available through Homebrew directly from their integrated development environment.
- Is there any cost associated with using the Homebrew MCP?
- No, there is no direct cost associated with using the Homebrew MCP itself. It leverages the open-source Homebrew package manager, which is free to use. Any costs would be related to your general internet access or system resources.
- What is a limitation when using the Homebrew MCP?
- A key limitation is that the Homebrew MCP primarily focuses on searching. For full package management actions like installation, upgrading, or uninstallation, you will likely need to use the Homebrew command-line interface directly.
Install Homebrew
Claude Desktop
Add this to claude_desktop_config.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"homebrew": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-homebrew"
]
}
}
}Cursor
Add this to ~/.cursor/mcp.json.
{
"mcpServers": {
"homebrew": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-homebrew"
]
}
}
}VS Code
Add this to your workspace settings.json.
{
"mcp.servers": {
"homebrew": {
"type": "stdio",
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"@modelcontextprotocol/server-homebrew"
]
}
}
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