How to Install Git on Mac | Homebrew & Xcode Tools
Learn how to install Git on Mac in minutes — works on ALL Apple Silicon chips (M1, M2, M3, M4) and Intel Macs running the latest macOS. This step-by-step guide covers both the Homebrew method and Xcode Command Line Tools — the two methods actually recommended.
⚠️ Note: The old direct installer (Tim Harper) is no longer maintained since 2021. Don't waste time on it — use the methods in this video instead.
Whether you're a student setting up your first dev environment or a developer switching to Mac, this tutorial makes Git installation simple and error-free.
✅ What You'll Learn:
How to install Git on Mac using Homebrew (recommended for developers)
How to install Git via Xcode Command Line Tools (Apple's built-in method)
How to verify Git is installed correctly (git --version)
How to configure Git with your username and email
Fixing "git: command not found" on macOS, "zsh: command not found: git" or "Homebrew not in PATH" in your description.
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✅ ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Setup Git on Mac (Avoid Errors!) 💻
0:56 - Method 1: Install Git via Homebrew 🍺
2:28 - Method 2: Xcode Command Line Tools 🛠️
3:17 - Verify your Git installation ✅
3:27 - Essential Git Config (username & email) 👤
4:06 - Common errors & fixes ⚠️
5:36 - What's next? 🚀
📌 Resources:
Official Git for Mac: https://git-scm.com/install/mac
Homebrew: https://brew.sh/
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