WailBrew

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  "github_readme_excerpt": "# WailBrew - Homebrew GUI Manager\n\n[![Latest Release](https://img.shields.io/github/v/release/wickenico/WailBrew)](https://github.com/wickenico/WailBrew/releases/latest)\n[![Downloads](https://img.shields.io/github/downloads/wickenico/WailBrew/total)](https://github.com/wickenico/WailBrew/releases)\n[![Sponsor](https://img.shields.io/badge/Sponsor-GitHub-pink)](https://github.com/sponsors/wickenico)\n\n## \ud83c\udf7a About\n\nWailBrew is a modern and intuitive way to manage Homebrew on macOS! It provides a clean graphical interface that makes package management accessible to everyone. From the WailBrew UI, you can:\n\n- View and manage installed formulas and casks\n- Search through packages with instant filtering\n- Install, uninstall, and upgrade packages\n- Check for outdated packages and update them individually or all at once\n- View detailed package information including dependencies and conflicts\n- Manage Homebrew repositories (tap/untap)\n\nWailBrew was inspired by [Cakebrew](https://www.cakebrew.com/), bringing modern UI design and enhanced functionality to Homebrew package management. Built with [Wails](https://wails.io), Go, and React, it combines native performance with a beautiful, responsive interface.\n\nRequests, Questions, Troubleshooting? =\u003e [r/WailBrew](https://www.reddit.com/r/WailBrew)\n\n## \ud83d\udce5 Installation\n\n\ud83d\udce6 **Installation via Homebrew (recommended):**\n\n```bash\nbrew install --cask wailbrew\n```\n\n**[Download Latest Version](https://github.com/wickenico/WailBrew/releases/latest)** \n\n## \ud83e\uddea Version Support in Beta Phase\n\nWailBrew aims to support following macos versions:\n\n- Apple Silicon ARM: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and later.\n- Intel: macOS 11.0 (Big Sur) and later.\n\nWhile the app is primarily tested on the latest macOS versions, we strive to maintain compatibility with older supported versions. If you encounter any issues on your macOS version, please let us know by [opening an issue](https://github.com/yourusername/WailBrew/issues) or providing feedback.\n\n## \ud83d\udcf8 Screenshots\n\n![Wai",
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