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Description:
GUI companion app for Homebrew
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 1.7.3.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: homebrew macos gui package-manager utilities
Install: brew install --cask cork
About:
Cork is a native macOS GUI application designed to complement the Homebrew command-line package manager. It provides a visual interface for installing, updating, and managing packages and casks, simplifying dependency management. The tool aims to make Homebrew more accessible to users who prefer a graphical interface over the terminal.
Key Features:
  • Visual interface for Homebrew package management
  • Batch installation and update capabilities
  • Dependency graph visualization
  • Clean and modern native macOS design
Use Cases:
  • Managing Homebrew packages without using the command line
  • Viewing and cleaning up unused dependencies
  • Tracking available updates for installed software
Alternatives:
  • Homebrew (CLI) – The native command-line interface that Cork wraps; Cork offers a GUI experience.
  • MacPorts – An alternative package manager for macOS with a different philosophy and ecosystem.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 7, 2026 3:49pm 1.7.3.1 0 VERSION_BUMP f1850c73
Jan 5, 2026 12:59am 1.7.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 9627a01a
Aug 30, 2025 9:37pm 1.6.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 1263531b
Aug 28, 2025 3:58pm 1.5.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 3b316c1b
Aug 8, 2024 3:49pm 1.4.4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 2fdefc41
Aug 8, 2024 3:49pm 1.4.4.2 0 NEW 2b5dc42b