kelp
The premium Open Source alternative to Homebrew
🎯 Best for:Users seeking a lightweight, fast alternative to Homebrew for binary management.
What is kelp?
A simple alternative to Homebrew for installing binary packages on macOS and Linux. It utilizes Go for high-speed installation without the overhead of complex package formulas.
Tech Stack
GoOS & Utilities
Why kelp?
- • Fast execution via Go
- • Simple configuration
- • No Ruby dependency
Limitations
- • Smaller package ecosystem
- • Manual update checks
- • No GUI interface
2/24/2026
Last Update
5
Forks
1
Issues
Unknown
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on Homebrew)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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