p4 ☆
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Description:
Use it to gain instant access to operations and complete control over the system
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 2025.2,2882317@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @Perforce  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: version-control cli developer-tools perforce helix-core
Install: brew install --cask p4
About:
The Perforce Helix Command-Line Client (P4) is a robust tool for interacting with the Perforce Helix Core version control system. It provides comprehensive control over versioned files, branches, and workflows directly from the terminal. This makes it essential for developers requiring scriptable, high-performance access to their repositories.
Key Features:
  • Direct command-line access to Helix Core
  • Scriptable for automation and CI/CD pipelines
  • Supports advanced branching and merging workflows
  • Manages large binary assets and codebases efficiently
Use Cases:
  • Automating version control tasks in build scripts
  • Managing source code and assets for game development
  • Integrating version control into CI/CD workflows
Alternatives:
  • Git – Distributed VCS, whereas P4 is centralized (though Helix supports distributed workflows).
  • SVN (Subversion) – Another centralized VCS, but P4 is often preferred for handling large files and enterprise scale.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 30, 2026 7:24pm 2025.2,2882317 0 VERSION_BUMP 9e91b09f
Aug 12, 2025 1:25am 2025.1,2810567 0 VERSION_BUMP d701e95e
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