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To list all the software/lib installed by brew
$ brew list -
to update an app
$ brew upgrade appname -
to see issues
$ brew doctor -
to update brew
$ brew update -
list outdated software/lib
$ brew outdated -
update all the outdated software/lib
$ brew upgrade -
to cleanup
$ brew cleanup
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HomeBrew Maintenance (Mac OS X)
to update an app
$ brew update appname
fix the error by revising to $ brew upgrade appname
ref: https://docs.brew.sh/FAQ#how-do-i-update-my-local-packages
there is a typo in cleanup :)
thanks @ihavenothingbettertodo and @marianabocoi, have updated the gist :)
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I use this one-line command:
brew update && brew upgrade && brew doctor && brew cleanupit update formulae, upgrade reps, check for issues & fix em if possible.