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In this video, I will guide you step-by-step on how to install Homebrew on your Mac and fix the common "brew command not found" error. Follow along as we walk through the process to get Homebrew up and running smoothly on your macOS.
Steps Covered:
Search and Open Homebrew Website:
Fire up your favorite browser.
Search for "Homebrew" and open the first website in the results.
Copy Installation Command:
Locate the installation command on the Homebrew homepage.
Copy the command provided.
Install Xcode Command Line Tools (Optional but Recommended):
Open your terminal.
Install Xcode Command Line Tools to ensure compatibility with future packages.
Note: You can skip this step, but it is highly recommended.
Run Homebrew Installation Command:
Paste the copied command into the terminal.
Enter your account password when prompted.
Let the terminal handle the installation process. Press "Enter" to continue when prompted.
Fix Homebrew Path Issue:
If you encounter the "brew command not found" error, don't worry.
Follow the instructions provided by the installer to fix the path issue.
Add Homebrew Path to Z Profile:
Copy and run the two commands given by the installer.
Verify that the Homebrew path is added by:
Navigating to your home directory using the cd command.
Listing all files with the ls -la command.
Opening the .zprofile file using the open .zprofile command.
Confirm that the Homebrew path is present in the file.
Source the Path:
Run the following commands to activate the changes:
source ~/.zshrc
source ~/.zprofile
Verify Homebrew Installation:
You can now use the brew command to install packages.
Browse available packages on the Homebrew website.
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