bash-completion ☆
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Description:
Programmable completion for Bash 3.2
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3@3  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: bash shell completion productivity cli
Install: brew install bash-completion
About:
Bash-completion provides programmable completion functions for the Bash shell, significantly enhancing command-line productivity. It allows users to press the Tab key to auto-complete commands, options, and arguments, reducing typing errors and saving time. This formula is specifically designed for legacy Bash 3.2 environments.
Key Features:
  • Tab-completion for commands and options
  • Context-aware argument suggestions
  • Support for custom completion scripts
Use Cases:
  • Speeding up daily terminal workflows
  • Reducing syntax errors in complex commands
  • Discovering command options interactively
Alternatives:
  • bash-completion@2 – Modern version requiring Bash 4.2+; recommended for newer systems
  • zsh-completion – Completion system for Zsh shell users
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Important Notes:
Add the following line to your ~/.bash_profile:
  [[ -r "$HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/profile.d/bash_completion.sh" ]] && . "$HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/profile.d/bash_completion.sh"

This formula is mainly for use with Bash 3. If you are using Homebrew's Bash or your
system Bash is at least version 4.2, then you should install `bash-completion@2` instead.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 1:59am 3 VERSION_BUMP afe43670
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