#1 Product of the week · Launched October 15, 2024
Cork
The Ultimate Homebrew Companion
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Cork is the best Homebrew interface available. Built for the modern Mac in SwiftUI, it brings the amazing world of Homebrew to the masses! Install apps, add taps and see all the info about your installed packages in one convenient location! And you can peek into its source to boot...
Cork is a macOS app that provides a graphical interface for managing Homebrew packages, taps, caches and services.
- for
- Mac developers and power users who use Homebrew
- pricing
- paid
- license
- open source
works withHomebrewmacOS 14+SwiftUI
Key features
8 features of Cork
- Install Packages — Search for Homebrew formulae or casks and install them with a single click.
- Add Custom Taps — Enter any tap name to access hundreds of additional packages.
- Cache Management — View and delete Homebrew caches to free up disk space.
- Uninstall Packages — Remove installed formulae or casks instantly.
- Package & Tap Info — See detailed metadata, dependencies, cache size and more for each package and tap.
- Service Control — Start, stop and list Homebrew services from the app.
- Multi-language UI — Interface available in English, Chinese, Russian, French and other languages.
- Lightweight Design — Uses about 0.6 % RAM on the weakest supported Mac.
Use cases
- Quickly install a new CLI tool without using the terminal
- Clean up old Homebrew caches to reclaim disk space
- Add a third-party tap to access niche utilities
- Start or stop a background service like MySQL with a click
Cork vs alternatives
 Cork |  PullBar Pro |  Neboolar |  10015.io | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Graphical Homebrew management | Menubar GitHub PR view | Broad IT utilities | Free assorted developer tools | All-in-one online tool hub |
| Pricing | Paid | One time fee | Free | One time fee | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 17 | 27 | 32 | 12 | 12 |
| Launched | Oct 2024 | Jan 2024 | Feb 2024 | Jan 2023 | Sep 2024 |
- Cork vs PullBar Pro: PullBar Pro shows GitHub PRs in the menubar, not Homebrew packages.
- Cork vs Neboolar: Neboolar is a general IT-professional toolkit, not a Homebrew UI.
- Cork vs Damn Good Tools: Damn Good Tools is a collection of free tools, whereas Cork is a paid Homebrew GUI.
- Cork vs 10015.io: 10015.io aggregates many online tools; Cork focuses solely on Homebrew management.
Cork FAQ
Is Cork open source?+
Yes, the source code is publicly available and can be compiled by anyone.
Can I use Cork for business?+
Business use requires a custom contract; contact business@rikidar.eu for a quote.
What macOS versions are supported?+
Cork supports macOS 14 and later.
Does Cork support Homebrew services?+
Yes, you can start, stop and view all Homebrew services from the app.
How much memory does Cork use?+
It uses about 0.6 % of RAM on the weakest supported Mac.
Summarized by DevHunt from corkmac.app · Sep 27, 2026. Details may change; check the official site.
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