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- Add new blog post about Brewfile Mode and remote URL support - Add Brewfile Mode and Remote Brewfiles feature cards to homepage - Add Brewfile Mode FAQ entry - Update manifest.json to include Linux support - Add Brewfile tag to blog sidebar - Update Bold Brew 2.0 post: tap management is now implemented
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<h2>🎯 What's Next</h2>
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<p>We're not stopping here! Future plans include:</p>
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<ul>
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<li><strong>Tap management</strong> - Add and manage custom Homebrew taps</li>
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<li><strong>Formulae pinning</strong> - Pin specific package versions</li>
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<li><strong>Backup/restore</strong> - Export and import your package lists</li>
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<li><strong>Themes</strong> - Customizable color schemes</li>
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<li><strong>Plugin system</strong> - Extend Bold Brew with custom functionality</li>
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<blockquote>
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<p><strong>Update:</strong> Tap management and Brewfile Mode with remote URL support are now available! <a href="/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html">Read more</a></p>
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<h2>🙏 Acknowledgments</h2>
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<span class="date">2025-12-29</span>
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<span class="author">By Valkyrie00</span>
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<h1>Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support</h1>
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<p>We're excited to announce a major new capability in Bold Brew: <strong>Brewfile Mode</strong> with full support for <strong>remote Brewfiles via HTTPS URLs</strong>. This feature transforms how teams and individuals manage their Homebrew package collections.</p>
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<h2>🎯 What is Brewfile Mode?</h2>
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<p>Brewfile Mode allows you to launch Bold Brew with a curated list of packages instead of the full Homebrew catalog. This is perfect for:</p>
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<li><strong>Themed installers</strong> (IDE tools, AI/ML packages, DevOps tools)</li>
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<li><strong>Team onboarding</strong> (share your team's essential tools)</li>
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<li><strong>Project-specific setups</strong> (install only what a project needs)</li>
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<li><strong>Personal collections</strong> (your favorite tools in one place)</li>
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<h3>How It Works</h3>
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<pre><code class="language-bash"># Local Brewfile
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bbrew -f ~/Brewfile
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# Remote Brewfile (NEW!)
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bbrew -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/configs/main/dev-tools.Brewfile
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<p>When you launch in Brewfile mode, Bold Brew shows <strong>only</strong> the packages defined in that Brewfile. You get the full Bold Brew experience—search, filters, install/remove—but focused on your curated selection.</p>
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<h2>🌐 Remote Brewfiles via HTTPS</h2>
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<p>The latest update adds support for loading Brewfiles directly from URLs. This opens up exciting possibilities:</p>
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<h3>Share Team Configurations</h3>
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<pre><code class="language-bash"># Everyone on the team uses the same dev tools
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bbrew -f https://github.com/acme-corp/dotfiles/raw/main/Brewfile
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# Kubernetes tools collection
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<p>Share a single URL with colleagues or include it in your README:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-markdown">## Development Setup
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Install our recommended tools:
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<h2>📦 Third-Party Tap Support</h2>
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<p>Brewfile Mode also includes full support for <strong>third-party taps</strong>. Your Brewfile can include packages from any Homebrew tap:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-ruby"># Brewfile example
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tap "homebrew/cask-fonts"
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tap "ublue-os/homebrew-tap"
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# Core tools
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brew "git"
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brew "gh"
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brew "jq"
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# Fonts
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cask "font-fira-code"
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cask "font-jetbrains-mono"
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# From third-party tap
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cask "some-custom-package"
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<p>Bold Brew automatically:</p>
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<li><strong>Installs missing taps</strong> at startup</li>
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<li><strong>Caches tap package info</strong> for faster subsequent loads</li>
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<li><strong>Shows real-time progress</strong> during tap installation</li>
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<p>Remote Brewfiles are loaded securely:</p>
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<li><strong>Temporary storage</strong> — Downloaded files are automatically cleaned up</li>
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<li><strong>No persistence</strong> — Remote content isn't cached between sessions</li>
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<h3>1. IDE Chooser for Teams</h3>
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<p>Create a Brewfile with all supported IDEs and let developers pick:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-ruby"># ide-chooser.Brewfile
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cask "visual-studio-code"
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cask "sublime-text"
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cask "jetbrains-toolbox"
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cask "zed"
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cask "cursor"
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<pre><code class="language-bash">bbrew -f https://team.example.com/ide-chooser.Brewfile
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<h3>2. Project Onboarding</h3>
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<p>Include a Brewfile in your project repo:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-ruby"># project/.Brewfile
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brew "node"
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brew "pnpm"
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brew "docker"
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cask "docker"
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<p>New contributors run one command to get all dependencies.</p>
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<h3>3. Personal Dotfiles</h3>
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<p>Keep your Brewfile in your dotfiles repo and access it from anywhere:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-bash">bbrew -f https://github.com/username/dotfiles/raw/main/Brewfile
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<h2>📋 Example Brewfiles</h2>
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<p>Bold Brew includes example Brewfiles in the <code>examples/</code> directory:</p>
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<li><strong><code>all.brewfile</code></strong> — Comprehensive package collection</li>
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<li><strong><code>ide.Brewfile</code></strong> — Popular IDEs and editors</li>
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<p>Check them out for inspiration!</p>
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<li><p><strong>Update Bold Brew</strong> to the latest version:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-bash">brew upgrade bbrew
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<li><p><strong>Try a local Brewfile</strong>:</p>
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<li><p><strong>Try a remote Brewfile</strong>:</p>
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<pre><code class="language-bash">bbrew -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew/main/examples/all.brewfile
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<h2>🎹 Brewfile Mode Shortcuts</h2>
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<p>When running in Brewfile mode, you get additional keyboard shortcuts:</p>
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<p>All standard shortcuts (search, filters, individual install/remove) work exactly as expected.</p>
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<h2>💡 Tips & Best Practices</h2>
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<ol>
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<li><strong>Version your Brewfiles</strong> — Keep them in git for change tracking</li>
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<li><strong>Use comments</strong> — Document why each package is included</li>
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<li><strong>Organize by category</strong> — Group related packages together</li>
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<li><strong>Test before sharing</strong> — Verify packages exist and install correctly</li>
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<h2>🔗 Resources</h2>
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<ul>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-bundle">Homebrew Brewfile documentation</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew">Bold Brew on GitHub</a></li>
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<li><a href="https://github.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew/tree/main/examples">Example Brewfiles</a></li>
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<p><strong>Happy brewing with curated collections! 🍺</strong></p>
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document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {
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const menuToggle = document.getElementById('navbarNav');
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|
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navLinks.forEach(link => {
|
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link.addEventListener('click', () => {
|
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if (window.innerWidth < 992) { // Solo su mobile
|
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bsCollapse.hide();
|
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|
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// Gestione del pulsante back-to-top
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backToTop.addEventListener('click', () => {
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<div class="col-lg-8">
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<div class="blog-posts">
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|
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<article class="blog-post mb-5">
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<div class="post-meta">
|
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<span class="date">2025-12-29</span>
|
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<span class="author">By Valkyrie00</span>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<h2><a href="/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html">Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support</a></h2>
|
||||
<p class="excerpt">Bold Brew now supports Brewfile mode for curated package collections, plus the ability to load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Perfect for team configurations and themed installers.</p>
|
||||
<div class="tags">
|
||||
<span class="tag">Homebrew</span>
|
||||
<span class="tag">TUI</span>
|
||||
<span class="tag">Command Line</span>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<a href="/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html" class="read-more">Read more →</a>
|
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</article>
|
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|
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<article class="blog-post mb-5">
|
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<div class="post-meta">
|
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<span class="date">2025-10-13</span>
|
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|
|
@ -273,6 +288,7 @@
|
|||
<a href="#" class="tag">Homebrew</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">TUI</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Casks</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Brewfile</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Package Management</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Project Bluefin</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -311,6 +311,20 @@
|
|||
<p>Intuitive keybindings for all operations. Navigate and manage packages without touching the mouse.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="feature-card">
|
||||
<i class="fas fa-file-alt"></i>
|
||||
<h3>Brewfile Mode</h3>
|
||||
<p>Load curated package collections from local or remote Brewfiles. Perfect for team configs and themed installers.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="feature-card">
|
||||
<i class="fas fa-link"></i>
|
||||
<h3>Remote Brewfiles</h3>
|
||||
<p>Load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Share configurations via GitHub, team repos, or any web server.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
|
|
@ -320,6 +334,17 @@
|
|||
<h2 class="text-center mb-5">Latest Articles</h2>
|
||||
<div class="row">
|
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|
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<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="blog-card">
|
||||
<div class="post-meta">
|
||||
<span class="date">2025-12-29</span>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<h3><a href="/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html">Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support</a></h3>
|
||||
<p>Bold Brew now supports Brewfile mode for curated package collections, plus the ability to load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Perfect for team configurations and themed installers.</p>
|
||||
<a href="/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html" class="read-more">Read more →</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="blog-card">
|
||||
<div class="post-meta">
|
||||
|
|
@ -342,17 +367,6 @@
|
|||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="blog-card">
|
||||
<div class="post-meta">
|
||||
<span class="date">2025-04-12</span>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<h3><a href="/blog/top-homebrew-packages-for-developers.html">Top 20 Homebrew Packages for Developers in 2024</a></h3>
|
||||
<p>Discover essential Homebrew packages for macOS developers. A curated list of the best development tools every programmer should install.</p>
|
||||
<a href="/blog/top-homebrew-packages-for-developers.html" class="read-more">Read more →</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="text-center mt-4">
|
||||
<a href="blog/" class="btn btn-primary">View All Articles</a>
|
||||
|
|
@ -373,6 +387,7 @@
|
|||
<h3>Key Benefits for Developers</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><strong>Complete package management</strong> for both CLI tools and GUI applications</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Brewfile Mode</strong> for curated package collections from local or remote URLs</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Smart filtering</strong> by installed, outdated, leaves, or casks</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Faster package discovery</strong> with fuzzy search and analytics</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>XDG Base Directory compliance</strong> for clean cache management</li>
|
||||
|
|
@ -504,6 +519,19 @@
|
|||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="faq-item">
|
||||
<div class="faq-question" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#faq8">
|
||||
<h3>What is Brewfile Mode?</h3>
|
||||
<div class="faq-icon">
|
||||
<span class="plus">+</span>
|
||||
<span class="minus">−</span>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div id="faq8" class="faq-answer collapse" data-bs-parent="#faqAccordion">
|
||||
<p>Brewfile Mode lets you launch Bold Brew with a curated list of packages instead of the full catalog. Use <code>bbrew -f /path/to/Brewfile</code> for local files or <code>bbrew -f https://...</code> for remote URLs. Perfect for team configurations, themed installers, and project-specific setups. <a href="blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html">Learn more</a>.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
||||
<div class="faq-item">
|
||||
<div class="faq-question" data-bs-toggle="collapse" data-bs-target="#faq6">
|
||||
<h3>Where can I report issues or request features?</h3>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -1,7 +1,7 @@
|
|||
{
|
||||
"name": "Bold Brew",
|
||||
"short_name": "bbrew",
|
||||
"description": "Modern Homebrew TUI Manager for macOS",
|
||||
"description": "Modern Homebrew TUI Manager for macOS and Linux",
|
||||
"start_url": "/",
|
||||
"display": "standalone",
|
||||
"background_color": "#1a1a1a",
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -2,16 +2,22 @@
|
|||
<urlset xmlns="http://www.sitemaps.org/schemas/sitemap/0.9">
|
||||
<url>
|
||||
<loc>https://bold-brew.com/</loc>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-10-13</lastmod>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-12-29</lastmod>
|
||||
<changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
|
||||
<priority>1.0</priority>
|
||||
</url>
|
||||
<url>
|
||||
<loc>https://bold-brew.com/blog/</loc>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-10-13</lastmod>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-12-29</lastmod>
|
||||
<changefreq>weekly</changefreq>
|
||||
<priority>0.9</priority>
|
||||
</url>
|
||||
<url>
|
||||
<loc>https://bold-brew.com/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html</loc>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-12-29</lastmod>
|
||||
<changefreq>monthly</changefreq>
|
||||
<priority>0.8</priority>
|
||||
</url>
|
||||
<url>
|
||||
<loc>https://bold-brew.com/blog/bold-brew-2-0-cask-support.html</loc>
|
||||
<lastmod>2025-10-13</lastmod>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -143,12 +143,13 @@ Bold Brew 2.0 provides excellent support across platforms:
|
|||
## 🎯 What's Next
|
||||
|
||||
We're not stopping here! Future plans include:
|
||||
- **Tap management** - Add and manage custom Homebrew taps
|
||||
- **Formulae pinning** - Pin specific package versions
|
||||
- **Backup/restore** - Export and import your package lists
|
||||
- **Themes** - Customizable color schemes
|
||||
- **Plugin system** - Extend Bold Brew with custom functionality
|
||||
|
||||
> **Update:** Tap management and Brewfile Mode with remote URL support are now available! [Read more](/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html)
|
||||
|
||||
## 🙏 Acknowledgments
|
||||
|
||||
A huge thank you to:
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
202
site/content/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.md
Normal file
202
site/content/blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.md
Normal file
|
|
@ -0,0 +1,202 @@
|
|||
---
|
||||
title: "Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support"
|
||||
date: "2025-12-29"
|
||||
description: "Bold Brew now supports Brewfile mode for curated package collections, plus the ability to load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Perfect for team configurations and themed installers."
|
||||
keywords: "Brewfile mode, remote Brewfile, HTTPS URL, curated packages, team configuration, Homebrew TUI, package collections, IDE installer, dev tools, Bold Brew"
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
# Brewfile Mode: Curated Package Collections & Remote URL Support
|
||||
|
||||
We're excited to announce a major new capability in Bold Brew: **Brewfile Mode** with full support for **remote Brewfiles via HTTPS URLs**. This feature transforms how teams and individuals manage their Homebrew package collections.
|
||||
|
||||
## 🎯 What is Brewfile Mode?
|
||||
|
||||
Brewfile Mode allows you to launch Bold Brew with a curated list of packages instead of the full Homebrew catalog. This is perfect for:
|
||||
|
||||
- **Themed installers** (IDE tools, AI/ML packages, DevOps tools)
|
||||
- **Team onboarding** (share your team's essential tools)
|
||||
- **Project-specific setups** (install only what a project needs)
|
||||
- **Personal collections** (your favorite tools in one place)
|
||||
|
||||
### How It Works
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Local Brewfile
|
||||
bbrew -f ~/Brewfile
|
||||
|
||||
# Remote Brewfile (NEW!)
|
||||
bbrew -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/your-org/configs/main/dev-tools.Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
When you launch in Brewfile mode, Bold Brew shows **only** the packages defined in that Brewfile. You get the full Bold Brew experience—search, filters, install/remove—but focused on your curated selection.
|
||||
|
||||
## 🌐 Remote Brewfiles via HTTPS
|
||||
|
||||
The latest update adds support for loading Brewfiles directly from URLs. This opens up exciting possibilities:
|
||||
|
||||
### Share Team Configurations
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# Everyone on the team uses the same dev tools
|
||||
bbrew -f https://github.com/acme-corp/dotfiles/raw/main/Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Create Themed Installers
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
# AI/ML development environment
|
||||
bbrew -f https://example.com/brewfiles/ai-ml-toolkit.Brewfile
|
||||
|
||||
# Kubernetes tools collection
|
||||
bbrew -f https://example.com/brewfiles/k8s-essentials.Brewfile
|
||||
|
||||
# Frontend development stack
|
||||
bbrew -f https://example.com/brewfiles/frontend-dev.Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### Quick Setup for New Machines
|
||||
|
||||
Share a single URL with colleagues or include it in your README:
|
||||
|
||||
```markdown
|
||||
## Development Setup
|
||||
|
||||
Install our recommended tools:
|
||||
\`\`\`bash
|
||||
brew install Valkyrie00/homebrew-bbrew/bbrew
|
||||
bbrew -f https://our-company.com/dev-setup.Brewfile
|
||||
\`\`\`
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## 📦 Third-Party Tap Support
|
||||
|
||||
Brewfile Mode also includes full support for **third-party taps**. Your Brewfile can include packages from any Homebrew tap:
|
||||
|
||||
```ruby
|
||||
# Brewfile example
|
||||
tap "homebrew/cask-fonts"
|
||||
tap "ublue-os/homebrew-tap"
|
||||
|
||||
# Core tools
|
||||
brew "git"
|
||||
brew "gh"
|
||||
brew "jq"
|
||||
|
||||
# Fonts
|
||||
cask "font-fira-code"
|
||||
cask "font-jetbrains-mono"
|
||||
|
||||
# From third-party tap
|
||||
cask "some-custom-package"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
Bold Brew automatically:
|
||||
1. **Installs missing taps** at startup
|
||||
2. **Caches tap package info** for faster subsequent loads
|
||||
3. **Shows real-time progress** during tap installation
|
||||
|
||||
## 🔒 Security First
|
||||
|
||||
Remote Brewfiles are loaded securely:
|
||||
|
||||
- **HTTPS only** — HTTP URLs are rejected for security
|
||||
- **Temporary storage** — Downloaded files are automatically cleaned up
|
||||
- **No persistence** — Remote content isn't cached between sessions
|
||||
|
||||
## 🎨 Use Cases
|
||||
|
||||
### 1. IDE Chooser for Teams
|
||||
|
||||
Create a Brewfile with all supported IDEs and let developers pick:
|
||||
|
||||
```ruby
|
||||
# ide-chooser.Brewfile
|
||||
cask "visual-studio-code"
|
||||
cask "sublime-text"
|
||||
cask "jetbrains-toolbox"
|
||||
cask "zed"
|
||||
cask "cursor"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
bbrew -f https://team.example.com/ide-chooser.Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
### 2. Project Onboarding
|
||||
|
||||
Include a Brewfile in your project repo:
|
||||
|
||||
```ruby
|
||||
# project/.Brewfile
|
||||
brew "node"
|
||||
brew "pnpm"
|
||||
brew "docker"
|
||||
cask "docker"
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
New contributors run one command to get all dependencies.
|
||||
|
||||
### 3. Personal Dotfiles
|
||||
|
||||
Keep your Brewfile in your dotfiles repo and access it from anywhere:
|
||||
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
bbrew -f https://github.com/username/dotfiles/raw/main/Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## 📋 Example Brewfiles
|
||||
|
||||
Bold Brew includes example Brewfiles in the `examples/` directory:
|
||||
|
||||
- **`all.brewfile`** — Comprehensive package collection
|
||||
- **`ide.Brewfile`** — Popular IDEs and editors
|
||||
|
||||
Check them out for inspiration!
|
||||
|
||||
## 🚀 Getting Started
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Update Bold Brew** to the latest version:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
brew upgrade bbrew
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
2. **Try a local Brewfile**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
bbrew -f ~/path/to/Brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
3. **Try a remote Brewfile**:
|
||||
```bash
|
||||
bbrew -f https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew/main/examples/all.brewfile
|
||||
```
|
||||
|
||||
## 🎹 Brewfile Mode Shortcuts
|
||||
|
||||
When running in Brewfile mode, you get additional keyboard shortcuts:
|
||||
|
||||
| Key | Action |
|
||||
|-----|--------|
|
||||
| `Ctrl+A` | Install all packages from Brewfile |
|
||||
| `Ctrl+R` | Remove all packages from Brewfile |
|
||||
|
||||
All standard shortcuts (search, filters, individual install/remove) work exactly as expected.
|
||||
|
||||
## 💡 Tips & Best Practices
|
||||
|
||||
1. **Version your Brewfiles** — Keep them in git for change tracking
|
||||
2. **Use comments** — Document why each package is included
|
||||
3. **Organize by category** — Group related packages together
|
||||
4. **Test before sharing** — Verify packages exist and install correctly
|
||||
|
||||
## 🔗 Resources
|
||||
|
||||
- [Homebrew Brewfile documentation](https://github.com/Homebrew/homebrew-bundle)
|
||||
- [Bold Brew on GitHub](https://github.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew)
|
||||
- [Example Brewfiles](https://github.com/Valkyrie00/bold-brew/tree/main/examples)
|
||||
|
||||
---
|
||||
|
||||
**Happy brewing with curated collections! 🍺**
|
||||
|
||||
*The Bold Brew Team*
|
||||
|
||||
|
|
@ -44,6 +44,7 @@
|
|||
<a href="#" class="tag">Homebrew</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">TUI</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Casks</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Brewfile</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Package Management</a>
|
||||
<a href="#" class="tag">Project Bluefin</a>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
|
|
|
|||
|
|
@ -175,6 +175,20 @@
|
|||
<p>Intuitive keybindings for all operations. Navigate and manage packages without touching the mouse.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="feature-card">
|
||||
<i class="fas fa-file-alt"></i>
|
||||
<h3>Brewfile Mode</h3>
|
||||
<p>Load curated package collections from local or remote Brewfiles. Perfect for team configs and themed installers.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
<div class="col-md-4">
|
||||
<div class="feature-card">
|
||||
<i class="fas fa-link"></i>
|
||||
<h3>Remote Brewfiles</h3>
|
||||
<p>Load Brewfiles directly from HTTPS URLs. Share configurations via GitHub, team repos, or any web server.</p>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</div>
|
||||
</section>
|
||||
|
|
@ -215,6 +229,7 @@
|
|||
<h3>Key Benefits for Developers</h3>
|
||||
<ul>
|
||||
<li><strong>Complete package management</strong> for both CLI tools and GUI applications</li>
|
||||
<li><strong>Brewfile Mode</strong> for curated package collections from local or remote URLs</li>
|
||||
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<p>Brewfile Mode lets you launch Bold Brew with a curated list of packages instead of the full catalog. Use <code>bbrew -f /path/to/Brewfile</code> for local files or <code>bbrew -f https://...</code> for remote URLs. Perfect for team configurations, themed installers, and project-specific setups. <a href="blog/brewfile-mode-remote-support.html">Learn more</a>.</p>
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