A modern, web-based explorer for Homebrew Casks and Formulae.
BrewLens is a modern browser-based tool that fetches and parses Homebrew Cask and Formula metadata directly from official Homebrew sources. It helps developers and power users inspect application and command-line tool details with clarity and speed — all without using a single terminal command.
You can browse both Casks (macOS Apps) and Formulae (CLI Tools), including:
- Version details (stable, etc.)
- Installation commands
- Homepages and download URLs
- SHA256 checksums
- Dependencies and build dependencies
- Artifacts (for casks)
- Full JSON representation
- Deprecation and disable status
Instantly toggle between browsing the entire Cask (macOS apps) or Formula (CLI tools) database.
Instantly search across thousands of Homebrew packages with pagination and fast filtering. Filter by name, token, description keywords, and more.
The entire UI (body, cards, header, modals) updates instantly when switching themes and remembers your preference.
Inspect metadata, versions, URLs, and dependencies while building or debugging casks and formulae.
Verify download URLs, SHA256 checksums, and source authenticity for any package.
Audit applications and tools before deploying to managed macOS or Linux environments.
Quickly investigate cask or formula structure before making pull requests.
Discover new macOS apps and command-line tools available via Homebrew — without using Terminal.
Contributions, feature suggestions, and pull requests are always welcome. Open an issue to request fixes, enhancements, or new features.