bb for Mac
IDE for running and orchestrating coding agents
brew install --cask bb. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository.
It has 163 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What bb is
bb is a developer tool for macOS: IDE for running and orchestrating coding agents.
It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://getbb.app/.
How to install bb
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install --cask bb.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install bb on Mac?
Run brew install --cask bb in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is bb open source?
Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (get-bb/bb), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.
Does bb run on Apple silicon?
Yes, natively.
How popular is bb?
It was installed 163 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2713 in this catalogue.
What version of bb is current?
The latest packaged version is 0.47.1.