How do I install Bruno on Mac?

Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run `brew install --cask bruno`. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run `bruno` from Terminal.

Yes, Bruno is completely free to use. It is also open source, so you can inspect and contribute to the code.

How do I uninstall Bruno?

Open Terminal and run `brew uninstall --cask bruno`. Homebrew will remove Bruno and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running `brew list`.

What are alternatives to Bruno?

There are several developer tools apps available for macOS. Browse the Developer Tools category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Bruno to the latest version?

Run `brew upgrade --cask bruno` in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

Does Bruno work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?

Yes, Bruno can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

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What is Bruno?

Open source IDE for exploring and testing APIs

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask bruno

How to Install Bruno on Mac

Follow these steps to install Bruno using Homebrew, the most popular package manager for macOS. This works on both Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4) and Intel Macs.

1
Open Terminal
Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".
2
Install Homebrew
If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.
3
Run brew install --cask bruno
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask bruno
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm bruno is installed, then try `bruno --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Bruno
Run `bruno` in your Terminal to start using it.

Troubleshooting

• If you see a permission error, try prefixing the command with sudo.
• If Homebrew can't find the package, run brew update first to refresh the package list.
• On Apple Silicon Macs, make sure Homebrew is installed at /opt/homebrew (the default for M-series chips).

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Open source codebase

Pros

✓Simple one-command installation
✓Well-maintained and regularly updated
✓Completely free to use

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

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What is Bruno?

Install with Homebrew

How to Install Bruno on Mac

Open Terminal

Install Homebrew

Run brew install --cask bruno

Verify Installation