How do I modify a Homebrew formula?

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maček picture maček · Oct 15, 2010 · Viewed 43.6k times · Source

I installed ImageMagick via Homebrew.

However, due to a bug I have with my current configuration, I need to adjust the compile flags for the formula and reinstall it.

How can I accomplish this?

Answer

Adam Vandenberg picture Adam Vandenberg · Oct 16, 2010

Remove the existing version.

$ brew rm imagemagick

Then to edit the formula, just edit it: 

$ brew edit imagemagick

This will bring it up in an editor; make sure your $EDITOR variable is set to your preference (for me: TextMate)

Change it, save it, try installing it.

If you're comfortable with git, you may want to make a branch first, and do your edits in a branch.

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