Is Chef Workstation free?

Yes, Chef Workstation is completely free to use.

How do I uninstall Chef Workstation?

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

What are alternatives to Chef Workstation?

There are several system utilities apps available for macOS. Browse the System Utilities category on Bundl.run to compare features, popularity, and install counts for similar tools.

How do I update Chef Workstation to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

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

Yes, Chef Workstation 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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Chef Workstation

Name: Chef Workstation
Availability: InStock

All-in-one installer for the tools you need to manage your Chef infrastructure

System UtilitiesFree

v25.12.1102,14

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask chef-workstation

How to Install Chef Workstation on Mac

Follow these steps to install Chef Workstation 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 chef-workstation
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask chef-workstation
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm chef-workstation is installed, then try `chef-workstation --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Chef Workstation
Run `chef-workstation` 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).

What is Chef Workstation?

All-in-one installer for the tools you need to manage your Chef infrastructure

Key Features

Easy installation via Homebrew

Regular updates and maintenance

Free to use

Professional support available

Pros

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

Cons

✗Requires Homebrew to be installed
✗macOS only

Frequently Asked Questions about Chef Workstation

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

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Chef Workstation

All-in-one installer for the tools you need to manage your Chef infrastructure

System UtilitiesFree

v25.12.1102,14

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask chef-workstation

How to Install Chef Workstation on Mac

Follow these steps to install Chef Workstation 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 chef-workstation
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask chef-workstation
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm chef-workstation is installed, then try `chef-workstation --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch Chef Workstation
Run `chef-workstation` 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).