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

How do I uninstall DevPod?

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

What are alternatives to DevPod?

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 DevPod to the latest version?

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 You can also run `brew outdated` to check if an update is available.

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

Yes, DevPod 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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DevPod

Name: DevPod
Availability: InStock

Open source dev environments anywhere

Developer ToolsFreeOpen SourceReplaces GitHub Codespaces ($)

DevPod screenshot — DevPod — Official Website

What is DevPod?

Open source dev environments anywhere

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask devpod

How to Install DevPod on Mac

Follow these steps to install DevPod 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 devpod
Paste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask devpod
4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm devpod is installed, then try `devpod --version` to check the version number.
5
Launch DevPod
Run `devpod` 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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Frequently Asked Questions about DevPod

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

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DevPod

Open source dev environments anywhere

Developer ToolsFreeOpen SourceReplaces GitHub Codespaces ($)

What is DevPod?

Open source dev environments anywhere

Install with Homebrew

brew install --cask devpod

How to Install DevPod on Mac

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