Homebrew 5.0.0
11 days ago
- #macOS
- #Package Manager
- #Homebrew
- Homebrew 5.0.0 introduces parallel downloads by default with `HOMEBREW_DOWNLOAD_CONCURRENCY=auto`.
- Official support for Linux ARM64/AArch64 is now Tier 1.
- Casks without codesigning are deprecated; Gatekeeper checks will be enforced by September 2026.
- Future macOS support changes include dropping macOS Catalina and Intel x86_64 support by 2026-2027.
- New features include `brew bundle` support for Go packages and improved `brew doctor` checks.
- Deprecations include `--no-quarantine` flag and various other features.
- Homebrew now uses immutable releases and has moved all external commands into primary repositories.
- Linux improvements include using host `libstdc++` and enabling `CGO_ENABLED` by default on ARM64.
- Homebrew clarifies its stance on adult content and loosens software acceptance criteria.
- Donations are accepted via GitHub Sponsors, OpenCollective, and Patreon.