InstallKit is a web-based tool that allows users to select applications and generate brew install commands for Mac setup. The main purpose is to help users install their Mac essentials faster by providing an intuitive interface for browsing and selecting applications from the Homebrew catalogue.

The tool features a comprehensive categorization system with sections for Browsers (including Google Chrome, Firefox, Brave, Arc), Development tools (Visual Studio Code, iTerm2, Docker Desktop, GitHub Desktop), Productivity apps (Notion, Obsidian, Raycast, Alfred), Communication software (Slack, Discord, Zoom, Telegram), Media applications (Spotify, VLC, OBS Studio), Utilities (The Unarchiver, CleanMyMac X, Karabiner-Elements), Security tools (NordVPN, Little Snitch, GPG Suite), Design software (Figma, Sketch, Affinity apps), CLI Tools (Git, fzf, ripgrep), Languages (Node.js, Python, Rust), and Package Managers (npm, pnpm, Yarn).

InstallKit works by providing a visual interface where users can browse through categorized applications and select the ones they want to install. The system then generates the appropriate brew install commands that users can copy and execute in their terminal. This approach eliminates the need to manually look up Homebrew formulae names and commands.

The primary benefit is faster Mac setup by streamlining the application installation process. Use cases include setting up new Mac computers, configuring development environments, installing productivity tools, enhancing security with privacy applications, and establishing design workflows with creative software.

The tool targets Mac users who utilize Homebrew for software management, particularly developers, productivity enthusiasts, security-conscious individuals, and creative professionals. It integrates with the Homebrew package manager ecosystem and provides access to over 10,000 formulae and casks available in the Homebrew catalogue.