Rhbrew

Rhbrew is a collection of brewing scripts and tools for macOS that aims to simplify the process of installing and managing software, particularly open-source applications. It's designed for users who want to have a consistent and reproducible way of managing their development tools and other utilities on their Mac. The project provides a command-line interface that allows users to easily download, compile, and install various software packages.

The core functionality of Rhbrew revolves around its recipes, which are essentially scripts that define how to build and install a particular piece of software. These recipes handle dependencies, compilation flags, and installation paths, abstracting away much of the complexity for the end-user. This allows for a streamlined installation process that can be repeated across multiple machines or with different versions of software.

Rhbrew is inspired by package managers found in other operating systems, such as Homebrew for macOS and various Linux package managers. It seeks to offer a similar level of convenience and control over software installations. The project emphasizes automation and reproducibility, making it a valuable tool for developers, system administrators, and anyone who frequently installs and manages software on their macOS system. Users can typically install Rhbrew itself and then use its commands to add or remove software packages as needed.