I became a GitHub Sponsor of Homebrew, the package manager for macOS.
The Trigger: Discovering GitHub Sponsors While Organizing My Brewfile
The trigger was while I was writing the article macOS Initial Setup 2026 Edition. As I was organizing the tools and apps I had installed via Homebrew in my Brewfile, I casually visited the Homebrew GitHub repository and noticed that I could support the project through GitHub Sponsors.
Since I had been using Homebrew as if it were a given, I had never been aware that a sponsorship program existed. Better late than never — I figured the moment you notice is the best time to start, so I became a sponsor right away.
Gratitude to Homebrew
Homebrew is an indispensable tool for package management on macOS. When setting up a new Mac, brew install and brew bundle get your development environment ready in no time. It’s no exaggeration to say that nearly every engineer who develops on macOS relies on it.
In my case, I manage all my brew, cask, and mas packages in a single Brewfile, and the setup of my three-MacBook workflow is handled entirely with it. I wanted to express my gratitude to Homebrew for supporting this everyday development foundation.
Homebrew is a non-profit open-source project run entirely by volunteers. Sponsorship funds go toward software and hardware costs, CI hosting, contributions to maintainers, and more.
How to Sponsor via GitHub Sponsors
You can sponsor Homebrew through GitHub Sponsors.
🔗 Sponsor @Homebrew on GitHub Sponsors
Sponsorship starts at $1 per month, with several tiers available. It’s an accessible amount for individuals to get started.
Summary
The more we take a tool for granted in our daily workflow, the easier it is to forget about the people behind it. This time, the simple act of organizing my Brewfile led me to discover Homebrew’s GitHub Sponsors, which turned out to be a great opportunity.
I plan to continue supporting the OSS projects I benefit from on a daily basis, even if it’s a small amount, on an ongoing basis.
That’s all from the Gemba, reporting on becoming a GitHub Sponsor of Homebrew.