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Using package managers like Scoop  or Chocolatey  on Windows, or Homebrew  on Mac, makes software installation and management easier and more efficient.

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For Windows

Option 1: Installing Chocolatey

Chocolatey is a package manager for Windows that allows you to install, update, and manage software from the command line. Follow these steps to install it.

Prerequisites

  • Operating System: Windows 7 or later
  • PowerShell: Version 2 or later
  • .NET Framework: Version 4 or later

Step 1: Open Command Line as Administrator

Press Windows Key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).

If prompted, click Yes to allow.

Step 2: Run the Chocolatey Installation Command

Copy and paste the following command into the terminal and press Enter:

terminal
Set-ExecutionPolicy Bypass -Scope Process -Force; [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol = [System.Net.ServicePointManager]::SecurityProtocol -bor 3072; iex ((New-Object System.Net.WebClient).DownloadString('https://chocolatey.org/install.ps1'))

Step 3: Verify the Installation

To check if Chocolatey is installed, run:

terminal
choco --version

You should see the version number displayed, indicating Chocolatey has been successfully installed.

Option 2: Installing Scoop

Scoop is a command-line installer for Windows that makes it easy to install and manage software. Follow these steps to install Scoop.

Prerequisites

  • Operating System: Windows 7 or later
  • PowerShell: Version 3 or later
  • .NET Framework: Version 4.5 or later

Step 1: Open Command Line as Administrator

  • Press Windows Key + X and select Windows PowerShell (Admin) or Command Prompt (Admin).

  • If prompted, click Yes to allow.

Step 2: Allow Script Execution

Run the following command to allow PowerShell scripts to execute:

terminal
Set-ExecutionPolicy RemoteSigned -Scope CurrentUser

If asked, type Y and press Enter to confirm.

Step 3: Install Scoop

Copy and paste the following command into PowerShell and press Enter:

terminal
iwr -useb get.scoop.sh | iex

Step 4: Verify the Installation

To check if Scoop is installed, run:

terminal
scoop --version

For Mac

Option 1: Installing Homebrew

Homebrew is a tool that makes it easy to install software on your computer with just a few commands. The Missing Package Manager for macOS (or Linux).

Step 1: Open the Terminal

  • Click on the Spotlight Search (the magnifying glass at the top-right of your screen) or press Command (⌘) + Space.
  • Type Terminal and press Enter. This opens a window where you can type commands.

Step 2: Install Homebrew

  • Copy the following command:

    terminal
    /bin/bash -c "$(curl -fsSL https://raw.githubusercontent.com/Homebrew/install/HEAD/install.sh)"

  • In the Terminal, paste the command by pressing Command (⌘) + V and then press Enter.

Step 3: Follow the Instructions

  • You’ll see some instructions in the Terminal. It might ask for your password (the one you use to log in to your Mac). Type it in and press Enter. Note: You won’t see your password as you type; this is normal.
  • The installation will take a few minutes.

Step 4: Check if Homebrew Installed Correctly

  • Once the installation is done, check if it worked by typing:

    terminal
    brew --version

  • If you see a version number, that means Homebrew is installed!

Notes

  • Chocolatey requires administrative privileges for installation.
  • If you encounter issues, make sure PowerShell is running as an administrator, and your internet connection is active.
  • Scoop requires PowerShell 3 or later. You can check your version by running powershell -v.
  • Make sure your internet connection is active during installation.

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