System Utilities
HomebrewWhat is fly?
Official CLI tool for Concourse CI
Install with Homebrew
brew install --cask flyHow to Install fly on Mac
Follow these steps to install fly 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 flyPaste the following command into Terminal and press Enter:
brew install --cask fly - 4
Verify Installation
Run `brew list` to confirm fly is installed, then try `fly --version` to check the version number.
- 5
Launch fly
Run `fly` 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 updatefirst 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 fly
How do I install fly on Mac?
Open Terminal, install Homebrew if you haven't already (visit brew.sh), then run
brew install --cask fly. The app will be downloaded and installed automatically. You can then run fly from Terminal.Is fly free?
Yes, fly is completely free to use.
How do I uninstall fly?
Open Terminal and run
brew uninstall --cask fly. Homebrew will remove fly and all associated files cleanly. You can verify it was removed by running brew list.What are alternatives to fly?
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 fly to the latest version?
Run
brew upgrade --cask fly in Terminal to update to the latest version. You can also run brew outdated to check if an update is available.Does fly work on Apple Silicon (M1/M2/M3/M4)?
Yes, fly 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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