Linux command
brew-leaves 命令
文本
复制后可按需替换文件名、目录或参数。
常用示例
List top-level packages (not dependencies)
brew leaves
List only manually installed leaves
brew leaves -r
List only dependency-installed leaves
brew leaves -p
Show dependency tree of leaves
brew deps --tree $(brew leaves)
说明
brew leaves lists installed formulae that are not dependencies of any other installed formula or cask. These are your "top-level" packages that you explicitly installed. This command shows the leaves of Homebrew's dependency graph - packages that can be safely uninstalled without breaking other packages.
参数
- -r, --installed-on-request
- Only list leaves that were manually installed by the user
- -p, --installed-as-dependency
- Only list leaves that were installed as dependencies of another formula
FAQ
What is the brew-leaves command used for?
brew leaves lists installed formulae that are not dependencies of any other installed formula or cask. These are your "top-level" packages that you explicitly installed. This command shows the leaves of Homebrew's dependency graph - packages that can be safely uninstalled without breaking other packages.
How do I run a basic brew-leaves example?
Run `brew leaves` in a terminal, then adjust file names, paths, flags, or remote targets for your system.
What does -r, --installed-on-request do in brew-leaves?
Only list leaves that were manually installed by the user