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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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Alternatives

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30-day installs · #411
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365-day · #525

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