# Homebrew Installation Instructions for OpenSRE: Complete Setup Guide

> Easily install OpenSRE on macOS or Linux with Homebrew. Follow our complete setup guide and run brew install Tracer-Cloud/opensre/opensre for a seamless experience.

- Repository: [Tracer/opensre](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre)
- Tags: getting-started
- Published: 2026-04-18

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**To install OpenSRE on macOS or Linux using Homebrew, run `brew install Tracer-Cloud/opensre/opensre` in your terminal.**

OpenSRE provides a command-line interface for streamlined SRE workflows within the `Tracer-Cloud/opensre` repository. The project maintains an official Homebrew tap that eliminates manual compilation, allowing you to install the `opensre` binary directly on both macOS and Linux systems.

## One-Line Installation Command

Install OpenSRE using the official Homebrew formula by running a single command. Homebrew automatically adds the `Tracer-Cloud/opensre` tap if it is not already present on your system.

```bash
brew install Tracer-Cloud/opensre/opensre

```

This command downloads and installs the `opensre` binary into your Homebrew prefix, making it immediately available in your shell path.

## Manual Tap Method

If you prefer to manage the tap separately or encounter automatic tap resolution issues, manually add the tap before installing:

```bash
brew tap Tracer-Cloud/opensre
brew install opensre

```

Both methods yield the same result: a globally accessible `opensre` command linked to the latest stable release.

## Verify Your Installation

Confirm the installation succeeded by checking the version or displaying the help menu:

```bash
opensre --version
opensre --help

```

Successful execution indicates the binary is correctly linked and ready for use.

## Source Documentation

The Homebrew installation instructions are documented in two primary locations within the `Tracer-Cloud/opensre` repository:

- **[`README.md`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/README.md)** (lines 68-70): Contains the concise `brew install` snippet displayed in the project's main documentation
- **`docs/quickstart.mdx`** (lines 10-16): Provides the detailed Homebrew command under the **macOS (Homebrew)** section of the quickstart guide

For users unable to use Homebrew, the repository also includes an **[`install.sh`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/install.sh)** script that provides a curl-based fallback installer for non-Homebrew platforms.

## Summary

- **Install command**: `brew install Tracer-Cloud/opensre/opensre` works on both macOS and Linux
- **Auto-tap**: Homebrew automatically adds the `Tracer-Cloud/opensre` tap during installation
- **Manual option**: Run `brew tap Tracer-Cloud/opensre` followed by `brew install opensre` for explicit control
- **Source files**: Installation details reside in [`README.md`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/README.md) at lines 68-70 and `docs/quickstart.mdx` at lines 10-16
- **Fallback**: Use [`install.sh`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/install.sh) for systems without Homebrew support

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Can I install OpenSRE via Homebrew on Linux?

Yes. According to the `Tracer-Cloud/opensre` source documentation, the Homebrew formula supports both macOS and Linux platforms. Run the same `brew install Tracer-Cloud/opensre/opensre` command on Linux distributions where Homebrew is installed.

### What should I do if the Homebrew installation fails?

If the automatic installation fails, manually add the tap using `brew tap Tracer-Cloud/opensre` before retrying `brew install opensre`. Alternatively, use the curl-based [`install.sh`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/install.sh) script located in the repository root as a fallback method.

### How do I verify that OpenSRE installed correctly?

Run `opensre --version` to display the installed version number. If the command returns version information without errors, the binary is properly linked and accessible in your system path.

### Where are the official Homebrew instructions documented?

The official instructions appear in two files: [`README.md`](https://github.com/Tracer-Cloud/opensre/blob/main/README.md) at lines 68-70 shows the concise install command, while `docs/quickstart.mdx` at lines 10-16 provides the command within the broader macOS installation context.