Homebrew/Linuxbrew Formula

[mikejmorgan-ai]

Objective

Enable brew install cortex for instant installation.

Deliverables

• Create Homebrew formula
• Submit to homebrew-core OR create tap
• Support macOS + Linuxbrew
• Handle Python dependencies properly

Formula Location Options

1. homebrew-core (requires 50+ stars, strict review)
2. cortexlinux/homebrew-cortex tap (immediate, self-managed)

Recommended: Create Tap First

class Cortex < Formula
  desc "AI copilot for Linux package management"
  homepage "https://cortexlinux.com"
  url "https://github.com/cortexlinux/cortex/archive/v0.1.0.tar.gz"
  sha256 "..."
  license "MIT"

  depends_on "python@3.11"
  
  def install
    virtualenv_install_with_resources
  end
end

Installation Goal

brew tap cortexlinux/cortex
brew install cortex

Acceptance Criteria

• Formula installs without errors
• cortex --version works after install
• Works on macOS and Linux

Bounty: $50

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🔗 Similar Issues

Related Issues

• [MVP] One-liner install script (curl | bash) #250
• Simple CLI Interface #11

🔗 Related PRs

#315 - [#250] MVP one-liner Linux installer (curl | bash) [merged]

👤 Suggested Assignees

• mikejmorgan-ai
• jaysurse

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