# Zerobrew

> Use this skill when the user wants to install packages faster than Homebrew.

- Skill: `javimosch/zerobrew` (Agent Skill)
- Install (CLI): `npx skillmds@latest add javimosch/zerobrew`
- Raw SKILL.md: https://api.skillmd.com/api/skills/javimosch/zerobrew/raw
- Safety review: WARNING (external: skill-scanner WARNING, skillspector CAUTION)
- Works with: Claude Code, Claude.ai, OpenAI Codex
- Category: Coding & Dev Tools
- Author: javimosch (https://skillmd.com/u/javimosch)
- Updated: 2026-09-17
- Page: https://skillmd.com/skills/javimosch/zerobrew

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# zerobrew Plugin

5-20x faster Homebrew alternative with uv-style architecture. Drop-in replacement for common brew commands.

## Commands

### Package Management
- `zerobrew package install` — Install a package
- `zerobrew package uninstall` — Uninstall a package

### Bundle Management
- `zerobrew bundle install` — Install packages from a Brewfile
- `zerobrew bundle dump` — Export installed packages to a Brewfile

## Usage Examples
- "Install jq faster than brew"
- "Install packages from my Brewfile"
- "Export my brew packages to a Brewfile"

## Installation

```bash
curl -fsSL https://zerobrew.rs/install | bash
```

## Examples

```bash
zb install jq
zb install wget git curl
zb uninstall jq
zb bundle install
zb bundle dump -f Brewfile
```

## Key Features
- 5-20x faster than Homebrew
- Drop-in Brewfile compatibility
- Works on macOS and Linux
- uv-style architecture for speed
- Simple curl installer