Homebrew cask not available on Linux - consider adding a formula
Resolved 💬 2 comments Opened Jan 26, 2026 by marcoscale98 Closed Feb 28, 2026
Summary
The claude-code Homebrew cask is only available on macOS, as Homebrew casks are macOS-specific (they handle .dmg, .app bundles, etc.). When attempting to search the cask via Homebrew on Linux, users encounter:
╰─❯ brew search --cask claude ─╯
[12:31:21] ➜ brew search --cask claude
Error: No formulae or casks found for "claude".
Current Workaround
Linux users must use the native installer:
curl -fsSL https://claude.ai/install.sh | bash
Feature Request
Consider adding a Homebrew formula (not cask) for Linux support. This would:
- Provide a consistent installation experience across macOS and Linux
- Allow Linux users to manage Claude Code through Homebrew like other CLI tools
- Enable easy updates via
brew upgrade claude-code
Examples
Many CLI tools provide both:
- A cask for macOS:
brew install --cask tool-name - A formula for Linux:
brew install tool-name
Additional Context
- macOS cask: https://formulae.brew.sh/cask/claude-code
- Requirements listed: "macOS >= 10.15"
- Supported Linux distros: Ubuntu 20.04+, Debian 10+
This would improve the developer experience for Linux users who already use Homebrew as their primary package manager.
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