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homebrew-formula

Automates creation, updating, and auditing of Homebrew formulas from Git repositories.

Updated Feb 7, 2026
Search Tags:#automation#git#dependency management#homebrew#cli tools#formula
One-click install
npx skills add https://github.com/zdennis/homebrew-bin --skill homebrew-formula-zdennis
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Skill: homebrew-formula
Source: https://github.com/zdennis/homebrew-bin/tree/main/.claude/skills/homebrew-formula
Command: npx skills add https://github.com/zdennis/homebrew-bin --skill homebrew-formula-zdennis

SYSTEM DOCUMENTATION & REQUIREMENTS

💡 This Skill includes scripts (resource) and references (resource) components.

What problem does it solve?

This Skill automates the creation, updating, and maintenance of Homebrew formulas for command-line tools hosted in various Git repositories, streamlining the process of managing software dependencies.

Core Features & Use Cases

  • Formula Generation: Automatically create new Homebrew formulas for tools based on their Git repository, path, and tag patterns.
  • Version Updates: Keep formulas up-to-date by detecting and applying the latest tagged versions from upstream repositories.
  • Documentation Management: Regenerate README documentation for tools and ensure consistency across formulas and main project READMEs.
  • Dependency Management: Automatically update meta-formulas like zdennis-bin-all.rb to include new or updated tool dependencies.
  • Audit and Check: Run brew audit to ensure formula quality and check for available updates.

Quick Start

Use the homebrew-formula skill to create a new Homebrew formula for the 'my-tool' command, specifying its GitHub repository and tag pattern.

Frequently Asked Questions about homebrew-formula

High-intent search queries and answers about installing and using this skill.

FAQPage Schema
How do I automate Homebrew formula creation for a Git repository?▼

Automating Homebrew formula creation involves interacting with a Git repository to resolve tags, calculate checksums, and generate the formula file automatically. This skill supports GitHub, GitLab, and other Git hosts to streamline formula generation.

How do I keep Homebrew formulas updated with the latest Git tags?▼

Keeping Homebrew formulas updated is done by detecting and applying the latest tagged versions from upstream Git repositories. The process automates version tracking to ensure your formula references the newest release.

Does automated formula generation work with GitLab repositories?▼

Automated formula generation does work with GitLab repositories. It supports GitHub, GitLab, and other Git hosts to facilitate the creation and updating of formulas by interacting directly with the repository.

What is the best way to run brew audit on generated Homebrew formulas?▼

Running brew audit on generated formulas is handled directly by the skill to ensure formula quality and check for available updates. It validates the generated file against Homebrew's quality standards after creation or modification.

How do I manage dependencies in Homebrew meta-formulas?▼

Managing dependencies in meta-formulas is automated by the skill, which updates specific files like the zdennis-bin-all.rb formula to include new or updated tool dependencies whenever a formula changes.

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