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textualize/homebrew-homebrew

Analysis updated 2026-07-05 · repo last pushed 2024-03-19

RubyAudience · developerComplexity · 1/5DormantSetup · easy

TLDR

A Homebrew tap that lets Mac and Linux users easily install Textualize's terminal apps like Frogmouth, See, textual-web, and Toolong through a couple of quick commands.

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    What it does
      Installs Textualize apps
      Uses Homebrew package manager
      Works on Mac and Linux
    Supported apps
      Frogmouth markdown browser
      See data file viewer
      textual-web browser runner
      Toolong log file viewer
    Tech stack
      Ruby
      Homebrew formulas
    Use cases
      Browse markdown in terminal
      View CSV JSON Excel files
      Search large log files
      Run terminal apps in browser
    Audience
      Developers
      Sysadmins
      Terminal power users
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What do people build with it?

USE CASE 1

Install Frogmouth to browse Markdown files directly in your terminal.

USE CASE 2

Use See to view and format CSV, JSON, and Excel files in the terminal.

USE CASE 3

Install Toolong to open and search through very large log files without crashing.

USE CASE 4

Use textual-web to run Textualize terminal apps inside a web browser.

What is it built with?

RubyHomebrew

How does it compare?

textualize/homebrew-homebrewjoshuakgoldberg/mastodonmoritzheiber/mysql
LanguageRubyRubyRuby
Last pushed2024-03-192024-05-112013-08-18
MaintenanceDormantDormantDormant
Setup difficultyeasyhardmoderate
Complexity1/54/53/5
Audiencedeveloperops devopsops devops

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How do you get it running?

Difficulty · easy Time to first run · 5min

Requires Homebrew to be installed on your Mac or Linux system before you can tap and install the apps.

No license information is provided in this repository.

In plain English

Textualize's Homebrew tap is a small bridge that lets Mac and Linux users install Textualize's command-line apps through Homebrew, a popular package manager. Instead of hunting down download links or fiddling with setup steps, you run a couple of short commands in your terminal and the app is ready to go. Homebrew is a tool that automates software installation: it finds the right version for your system, downloads it, and handles any background dependencies. A "tap" is essentially an extra channel you add to Homebrew so it knows where to find apps that aren't in its default catalog. Once you run the tap command, you can install any of the supported Textualize tools just like you would any standard Homebrew package. This repo currently supports four apps. Frogmouth is a terminal-based Markdown file browser. See is a utility for viewing CSV, JSON, and Excel files in the terminal with nice formatting. textual-web lets you run Textualize terminal apps in a web browser, though the README notes it may still need more work. Toolong is designed for viewing and searching very large log files that would choke a normal text editor. The target audience is developers, sysadmins, or anyone comfortable with the terminal who wants quick access to these tools without manual setup. The README doesn't go into detail beyond listing the supported apps and the basic install command, so anyone looking for troubleshooting tips or deeper configuration guidance would need to consult each app's own documentation.

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Prompt 1
How do I add the Textualize Homebrew tap and install Frogmouth to browse Markdown files in my terminal?
Prompt 2
I want to view large CSV and JSON files in my terminal. How do I install and use the See tool from Textualize's Homebrew tap?
Prompt 3
Help me install Toolong via Homebrew so I can search through massive log files that crash my normal text editor.
Prompt 4
How do I install textual-web from the Textualize Homebrew tap to run terminal apps in my browser?

Frequently asked questions

What is homebrew-homebrew?

A Homebrew tap that lets Mac and Linux users easily install Textualize's terminal apps like Frogmouth, See, textual-web, and Toolong through a couple of quick commands.

What language is homebrew-homebrew written in?

Mainly Ruby. The stack also includes Ruby, Homebrew.

Is homebrew-homebrew actively maintained?

Dormant — no commits in 2+ years (last push 2024-03-19).

What license does homebrew-homebrew use?

No license information is provided in this repository.

How hard is homebrew-homebrew to set up?

Setup difficulty is rated easy, with roughly 5min to a first successful run.

Who is homebrew-homebrew for?

Mainly developer.

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