cpanminus ☆
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Description:
Get, unpack, build, and install modules from CPAN
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7048@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: perl cpan package-manager developer-tools modules
Install: brew install cpanminus
About:
cpanminus is a script that fetches and installs Perl modules from CPAN without requiring any configuration. It simplifies dependency management by automatically resolving and installing module dependencies. Its lightweight, zero-configuration nature makes it a modern alternative to the traditional CPAN shell.
Key Features:
  • Zero-configuration setup and operation
  • Automatic dependency resolution
  • Lightweight and fast installation process
  • Runs without requiring root privileges
Use Cases:
  • Quickly installing Perl modules for local development environments
  • Setting up application dependencies in deployment scripts
  • Managing modules within a user's home directory without system-wide changes
Alternatives:
  • CPAN – The original shell is more interactive and configurable but is often considered slower and more complex for basic tasks.
  • CPAN::Mini – A tool for creating a local mirror of CPAN, suited for offline or large-scale installations rather than single-module queries.
License: Artistic-1.0-Perl OR GPL-1.0-or-later
Bottles available for: all
Version History
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Oct 30, 2024 12:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP ebd812e5
Sep 10, 2024 3:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e3669eb0
Nov 18, 2022 1:26pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bbf8faba
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