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Developer Excuses Screensaver

Screensaver showing quotes from developerexcuses.com

For Mac
Official website
Free
CategoryDeveloper Tools
PlatformmacOS
InstallationHomebrew
Version2.1.4Catalog version

What is Developer Excuses Screensaver?

Screensaver showing quotes from developerexcuses.com

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask developerexcuses
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How to Install Developer Excuses Screensaver on Mac

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

  1. 1

    Open Terminal

    Launch Terminal from your Applications > Utilities folder, or press Cmd + Space and type "Terminal".

  2. 2

    Install Homebrew

    If you don't have Homebrew yet, paste the install script from brew.sh into Terminal and follow the prompts.

  3. 3

    Run brew install --cask developerexcuses

    Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:

    brew install --cask developerexcuses
  4. 4

    Verify Installation

    Run `brew list` to confirm developerexcuses is installed, then try `developerexcuses --version` to check the version number.

  5. 5

    Launch Developer Excuses Screensaver

    Run `developerexcuses` 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

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 Developer Excuses Screensaver

How do I install Developer Excuses Screensaver on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run brew install --cask developerexcuses. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run developerexcuses from Terminal.
Is Developer Excuses Screensaver free?
Yes, Developer Excuses Screensaver is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall Developer Excuses Screensaver?
Open Terminal and run brew uninstall --cask developerexcuses. Homebrew will remove Developer Excuses Screensaver and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.
What are alternatives to Developer Excuses Screensaver?
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 Developer Excuses Screensaver to the latest version?
Run brew upgrade --cask developerexcuses in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.
Does Developer Excuses Screensaver work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, Developer Excuses Screensaver can be installed on both Apple Silicon and Intel Macs via Homebrew. Homebrew automatically handles the correct version for your hardware.

About the Author

Alex Chen

Senior Developer Tools Specialist

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12+ years in software development · Former senior engineer at tech startups

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