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Brew Setup

This directory contains Homebrew package lists for easy migration between machines.

File Structure

  • leaves.txt - Command-line tools and packages with full tap paths (e.g., felixkratz/formulae/borders)
  • casks.txt - GUI applications with full tap paths (e.g., nikitabobko/tap/aerospace)

Backup Current Setup

Run these commands to save your current Homebrew installation:

brew leaves > brew/leaves.txt
brew list --cask --full-name > brew/casks.txt

Restore on New Machine

Install all packages (Homebrew will auto-tap third-party repositories as needed):

# Install formulae (auto-taps third-party repos like felixkratz/formulae)
xargs brew install < brew/leaves.txt

# Install casks (auto-taps third-party repos like nikitabobko/tap)
xargs brew install --cask < brew/casks.txt

One-Line Restore Command

xargs brew install < brew/leaves.txt && xargs brew install --cask < brew/casks.txt

How It Works

  • Auto-tapping: When you install a formula or cask using full tap notation (e.g., brew install felixkratz/formulae/borders), Homebrew automatically taps the repository if it's not already tapped
  • leaves.txt: Uses brew leaves to track only top-level packages (not dependencies). Packages from custom taps include the full path (e.g., felixkratz/formulae/borders)
  • casks.txt: Uses brew list --cask --full-name to preserve tap information (e.g., nikitabobko/tap/aerospace)
  • No manual tapping required: The full tap notation in both files ensures Homebrew handles tapping automatically during installation

Examples

When restoring, Homebrew will automatically handle taps:

# These commands auto-tap if needed:
brew install felixkratz/formulae/borders      # Auto-taps felixkratz/formulae
brew install hashicorp/tap/terraform          # Auto-taps hashicorp/tap
brew install --cask nikitabobko/tap/aerospace # Auto-taps nikitabobko/tap