zero-install ☆
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Description:
Decentralised cross-platform software installation system
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: package-manager decentralised cross-platform security dependency-management
Install: brew install zero-install
About:
ZeroInstall is a decentralised package manager that allows software to be installed and run directly from the web without requiring root privileges or central repositories. It supports multiple platforms and programming languages, ensuring that applications can access shared libraries while maintaining version independence and supply chain security.
Key Features:
  • Decentralised architecture with no central server required
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
  • Secure by design with cryptographic hashing
  • Transparent sharing of libraries and dependencies
  • No root privileges needed for installation
Use Cases:
  • Deploying applications in restricted environments without admin access
  • Secure software distribution for enterprise or research teams
  • Managing multiple versions of tools side-by-side
Alternatives:
  • Homebrew – Centralised package manager requiring root, focused on macOS/Linux
  • Docker – Container-based isolation with heavier resource overhead
  • AppImage – Self-contained bundles without dependency sharing
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 15, 2025 11:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 7daf8bb2
Nov 13, 2024 12:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a1f00628
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