brew flags & options

`install`

Install a formula or cask.

brew install node

brew install --cask firefox

Remove an installed formula or cask.

brew uninstall node

brew uninstall --cask firefox

Fetch the latest version of Homebrew and all formulae.

brew update

Upgrade all outdated packages or a specific package.

brew upgrade

brew upgrade node

Search for available formulae and casks.

brew search postgres

brew search --cask font

List all installed formulae and casks.

brew list

brew list --cask

Show details about a formula or cask.

brew info node

brew info --json=v2 node

Check your Homebrew installation for potential problems.

brew doctor

Remove old versions of installed formulae and clear the download cache.

brew cleanup

brew cleanup -s

Manage background services for installed formulae.

brew services list

brew services start postgresql

brew services stop postgresql

Add a third-party repository of formulae.

brew tap homebrew/cask-fonts

brew tap