SteamCMD
brew install --cask steamcmd
v1781219792
Command-line tool for downloading and managing Steam applications and game server files.
Why you might care
SteamCMD is essential for game server operators, automated deployment pipelines, and headless Linux/Mac systems that need to install Steam games without a GUI. It's the only way to programmatically manage Steam app downloads and updates on servers.
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30-day installs · #411
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90-day · #453
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365-day · #525
Links
- https://developer.valvesoftware.com/wiki/SteamCMD
- Brew formula source: Casks/s/steamcmd.rb
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