All Features
Everything Taphouse offers to make Homebrew package management simple, visual, and powerful.
New in v1.4.6
February 2026
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Curated CollectionsPRO
Pre-built package bundles for common workflows. 7 collections including Web Dev, Data Science, DevOps, and more. One-click install all packages in a collection.
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Package TaggingPRO
Organize packages with custom tags. Create tags with 13 colors and 24 icons. Filter and browse packages by tag in the sidebar.
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Scheduled MaintenancePRO
Auto-run cleanup and health checks on a schedule. Daily, weekly, or monthly with notifications. Battery-aware to skip when power is low.
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Apple Silicon MigrationPRO
Find Intel apps running under Rosetta. See which apps have native ARM versions available via Homebrew and install them with one click.
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Release Notes PreviewPRO
See what changed before updating. Fetches release notes from GitHub Releases API with version info and release dates.
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Paid Upgrade Detection
Warns before potentially paid major version upgrades. Detects v2 to v3 changes that may require purchase with confirmation dialogs.
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Snooze Updates
Temporarily ignore updates without permanently pinning. Snooze for 1 day, 1 week, 1 month, or until next version with auto-unsnooze.
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Enhanced App UpdatesPRO
Unified view for non-Homebrew app updates. Scans Sparkle feeds and GitHub releases with download buttons and version comparisons.
Security & Health
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CVE Security Scanner
Scan installed packages for known security vulnerabilities. Shows severity levels with color-coded badges, CVE details, and one-click upgrades.
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Package Health DashboardPRO
Overview dashboard showing system health at a glance. Displays outdated packages, vulnerabilities, orphans, cache size, and health score.
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Security InsightsPRO
Verify app security at a glance. Check code signing, notarization status, Gatekeeper assessment, and signing authority.
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Pre-Install InspectionPRO
Review what a cask will install before installing. See all artifacts, background processes, sudo requirements, and caveats.
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Quarantine Control
Scan apps with quarantine flags and remove them from trusted apps with one click. No more "app is damaged" warnings.
Package Management
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Visual Package Browser
Browse and search through thousands of Homebrew packages with an intuitive visual interface. No more memorizing package names.
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One-Click Install & Uninstall
Install or remove any package with a single click. Real-time progress monitoring shows you exactly what's happening.
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Easy Updates
See all outdated packages at a glance. Update individually, in bulk, or select specific ones to upgrade together.
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Adopt Existing AppsPRO
Scan your Applications folder to find apps that match Homebrew casks. Adopt them into Homebrew with one click.
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Selective UpdatesPRO
Choose exactly which packages to update. Select multiple outdated packages and upgrade them together.
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Pin PackagesPRO
Prevent specific packages from auto-upgrading when you need version stability.
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Background UpdatesPRO
Configurable automatic update checks with notifications. Battery-aware auto-upgrades skip when power is low.
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Dependency Detection
Easily distinguish packages you installed from those installed as dependencies. Dependency badges keep your list organized.
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Dependency Tree View
Visualize package dependencies in an interactive tree. Understand what each package needs and what depends on it.
Cleanup & Maintenance
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Brew Cleanup Tool
See how much space each package uses. Clean up old versions, cache, and unused dependencies to reclaim disk space.
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Orphaned Dependency CleanupPRO
Find and remove unused dependencies that are no longer needed. Shows version and size with one-click cleanup.
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Leftover Files ScannerPRO
Scan for leftover files after uninstalling apps. Searches Library locations for orphaned preferences, caches, and support files.
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Duplicate App DetectionPRO
Find apps installed from multiple sources (Homebrew, App Store, Manual). Remove duplicates to reclaim space.
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Brew Doctor Built-in
Run system diagnostics to identify and fix common Homebrew issues before they become problems.
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Scheduled MaintenancePRO
Auto-run cleanup and brew doctor on a schedule. Daily, weekly, or monthly with notifications. Battery-aware.
App Store & Third-Party
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Mac App Store IntegrationPRO
Browse, update, and uninstall App Store apps. Search the store and batch-upgrade outdated applications.
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Third-Party App UpdatesPRO
Update apps outside Homebrew. Detects updates via Sparkle framework, GitHub releases, and Electron apps.
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Third-Party TapsPRO
Add and remove Homebrew repositories to access packages beyond the core collection.
Services & System
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Service Management
Monitor all Homebrew services with color-coded status indicators. Start, stop, and restart databases, servers, and background processes.
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Menu Bar ModePRO
Quick access from your menu bar with update badges, service controls, and a menu bar only mode for minimal footprint.
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Desktop Widgets
Add widgets to your desktop showing outdated package counts. Available in small, medium, and large sizes.
Discovery & Organization
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Discover Popular Apps
Browse curated collections of popular packages by category. Find new developer tools, utilities, and apps.
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Curated CollectionsPRO
Pre-built package bundles for Web Dev, Data Science, DevOps, iOS/macOS Dev, Media, Productivity, and Terminal Power Users.
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Package TaggingPRO
Organize packages with custom tags. Create tags with colors and icons, then filter by tag in the sidebar.
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Favorites & NotesPRO
Mark frequently-used packages and add personal notes to remember why you installed them.
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Installation HistoryPRO
Track every install, uninstall, and upgrade. See exactly what changed and when.
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Brewfile Import/ExportPRO
Backup your entire Homebrew setup to a Brewfile. Migrate to a new Mac or restore your packages with one click.
Usability
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Guided Onboarding
Step-by-step setup wizard for new users. Detects if Homebrew is installed and guides you through installation.
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Multi-Language Support
Available in 6 languages: English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, and German.
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Accessibility
Choose from 4 text sizes for comfortable reading throughout the app. Designed for everyone.
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Proxy & Network Support
Works behind corporate proxies with zero configuration. Automatically detects system proxy settings.