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Description:
Distributed Code Component Manager
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 14.8.8@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @bitdev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: component-driven collaboration version-control javascript typescript
Install: brew install bit
About:
Bit is a distributed component-driven development tool that enables teams to build, version, and manage reusable UI components independently. It facilitates seamless collaboration by allowing components to be shared across projects and organizations. This streamlines development workflows and ensures consistency across applications.
Key Features:
  • Component composition and isolation
  • Distributed version control for components
  • Automatic dependency management
  • Remote scope hosting and collaboration
  • Build and test isolation
Use Cases:
  • Building a shared component library across multiple micro-frontends
  • Collaborating on UI components between separate teams
  • Versioning and independently deploying individual components
Alternatives:
  • Lerna – Lerna manages monorepos but lacks Bit's granular component versioning and remote hosting capabilities.
  • Nx – Nx focuses on full monorepo tooling and build orchestration, whereas Bit specializes in component composition and distribution.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: node
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 6:49pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 9a1f788e
Nov 10, 2024 4:33pm 1 VERSION_BUMP b02ec9c2