Brew got one thing right that no Linux package manager seems to emulate: it doesn't require root for normal operations and even goes so far as to error out if running as root (https://docs.brew.sh/FAQ#why-does-homebrew-say-sudo-is-bad).

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hiciu 2 hours ago | parent | next [-]

"let's allow any user process to modify my binaries" is not something to be proud of...

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pzmarzly 2 hours ago | parent | prev [-]

It needs world-writtable /opt/homebrew, so I guess a Linux equivalent would be Nix (which IIUC requires writable /nix).

For something that only uses your home folder, I recommend checking out mise https://mise.jdx.dev/

	▲	mmarx 29 minutes ago \| parent \| next [-]
		In multi-user mode, Nix uses dedicated build users to write to the store. There is also single-user mode, but that also doesn't require a world-writable store.
	▲	exploderate an hour ago \| parent \| prev [-]
		Or just homebrew on Linux?