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CaskHub
CaskHub is a native macOS app to browse and manage Homebrew casks. Search, install, update, and uninstall Mac apps in a SwiftUI interface.
Overview
CaskHub is a native macOS app for browsing and managing Homebrew casks. It presents Homebrew's software catalog in a SwiftUI interface so you can search, install, update, and uninstall Mac apps without working in the terminal.
The app uses your real brew binary for actions, which keeps it aligned with the command line workflow. It can also detect apps already installed through Homebrew, and it shows catalog data, install charts, and category browsing even before Homebrew is set up on the machine.
Features
Top charts based on install data
See the most-installed casks using Homebrew's public analytics, with 30-, 90-, and 365-day ranking windows.
Recently added apps
View new casks added in the last 30 to 90 days to find recent apps sooner.
One-click management actions
Install, update, and uninstall casks with live progress states, cancellable downloads, and native password prompts for pkg installers.
Instant search with app metadata
Search by name, token, or description from within the app, with original icons and rich metadata for scanning results quickly.
CLI-compatible workflow
Read and manage the same Homebrew casks you use in Terminal, because CaskHub runs through your real brew binary and reads your Caskroom directly.
Common use cases
Explore casks without using Terminal
Browse Homebrew's app catalog visually when you want categories, featured picks, and install charts instead of terminal commands.
Manage apps with one-click actions
Install, update, or uninstall apps from a native interface while keeping the underlying changes synchronized with Homebrew on the command line.
Bring existing apps under Homebrew management
Adopt apps you installed outside Homebrew so they can be managed in one place without moving the files themselves.
Review updates before acting
Check which apps have real updates available and avoid noise from self-updating software or packaging quirks.
Find specific apps faster
Search by name, token, or description to find a cask quickly when you know the app but not the exact Homebrew name.
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Uses the real brew binary, so app actions stay compatible with the command line.
- Offers browsing without requiring a Homebrew installation.
- Includes curated browsing, charts, categories, and search for finding casks faster.
- Supports install, update, uninstall, and adopting existing apps into Homebrew management.
- Free, open source, and MIT licensed.
Cons
- It is limited to macOS 15.6 and later.
- Homebrew is only required for installing apps, so setup is still needed if you want to manage installs from the app.
- The pricing page currently returns a 404, so there is no separate pricing page to review.
FAQ
Do I need Homebrew to use CaskHub?
No. Browsing works without Homebrew. You only need Homebrew if you want to install apps, and the app will walk you through setup if it is missing.
What does CaskHub cost?
CaskHub is free and MIT-licensed. The site says there is no subscription, no premium tier, and no ads.
Which macOS versions are supported?
CaskHub requires macOS 15.6 or later and supports both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
How does CaskHub stay compatible with the Homebrew CLI?
CaskHub uses your real brew binary and reads your actual Caskroom, so installs, updates, and uninstalls stay compatible with the command line.
Quick Facts
- Category
- Mac app manager for Homebrew casks
- Platform
- macOS 15.6+ on Apple Silicon and Intel
- License
- MIT
- Pricing
- Free
- Source domain
- caskhub.app
- Core workflow
- Browse, install, update, and uninstall casks through the real brew binary
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