Homebrew Cask Authoring

Name: Homebrew Cask Authoring
Author: connorads

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by connorads · vlatest · Repository

This skill helps you quickly generate detailed descriptions for homebrewing casks, streamlining recipe creation and improving clarity.

Install on your platform

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Run in terminal (recommended)

terminal

claude mcp add homebrew-cask-authoring npx -- -y @trustedskills/homebrew-cask-authoring

Or manually add to ~/.claude/settings.json

~/.claude/settings.json

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "homebrew-cask-authoring": {
      "command": "npx",
      "args": [
        "-y",
        "@trustedskills/homebrew-cask-authoring"
      ]
    }
  }
}

Requires Claude Code (claude CLI). Run claude --version to verify your install.

About This Skill

homebrew-cask-authoring

What it does

This skill enables AI agents to generate and install Homebrew Cask files for macOS applications. It automates the creation of .cask configuration scripts based on specified application requirements, streamlining the software installation process within a Unix-based environment.

When to use it

Automating the setup of development tools or utilities on a new Mac machine.
Generating standardized cask entries for internal company software catalogs.
Creating reproducible build environments by scripting app installations via Homebrew Casks.
Quickly adding third-party applications that are not yet available in standard package managers.

Key capabilities

Generates valid .cask YAML or Ruby files for macOS apps.
Installs applications directly through the Homebrew CLI upon script execution.
Supports configuration of specific app versions and download URLs.
Handles post-installation hooks for additional setup steps.

Example prompts

"Create a Homebrew Cask file to install Visual Studio Code version 1.85."
"Generate a cask script that installs Docker Desktop with the latest stable release."
"Write a Homebrew Cask configuration for Slack including a custom download URL."

Tips & gotchas

Ensure your AI agent has access to the brew command-line tool and appropriate permissions before attempting installation. Always verify generated cask files against official sources, as automated generation may miss critical security or version constraints specific to certain applications.

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Details

Version: vlatest
License
Author: connorads
Installs: 47

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