# Homebrew API

> Homebrew API on Apizie: 2 endpoints (Formula, Cask) returned as clean JSON through one API key. 2 endpoints are live now. Call it over REST at https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/dev-tools:homebrew/{endpoint} or from Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor through the Apizie MCP server. Free plan: 1,000 requests a month.

- Project key: `dev-tools:homebrew`
- Category: Dev Tools
- Status: live
- Source: https://formulae.brew.sh/docs/api/
- Page: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/dev-tools/homebrew
- OpenAPI: https://zieapi.vercel.app/api/dev-tools/homebrew/openapi.json

macOS and Linux package formulae and casks with versions and install counts.

## Endpoints

### Formula
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/dev-tools:homebrew/formula`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | string | yes |  |

### Cask
`GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/dev-tools:homebrew/cask`

| Parameter | Type | Required | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| name | string | yes |  |

## Example
```
curl "https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/dev-tools:homebrew/formula" \
  -H "x-api-key: $APIZIE_KEY"
```

## FAQ

### How do I call the Homebrew API?
Create a free Apizie key, then send GET https://zieapi.vercel.app/v1/dev-tools:homebrew/formula with the header x-api-key. Every endpoint returns { project, data, timestamp }.

### Is the Homebrew API free on Apizie?
Yes. The Free plan includes 1,000 requests a month at 100 requests a minute, no credit card.

### Can AI agents use the Homebrew API?
Yes. Add the Apizie MCP server (https://zieapi.vercel.app/mcp) to Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or VS Code, then ask in plain language. The agent calls run_scraper with project key dev-tools:homebrew.

### What is the status of the Homebrew API?
Live: works with just an Apizie key