Show HN: Homebrew 6.0.0
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Homebrew 6.0.0 release with security and performance improvements is highly actionable for macOS developers.
Summary
Homebrew 6.0.0 introduces a tap trust security mechanism requiring explicit user authorization for third-party taps, a new default internal JSON API that reduces network calls and speeds up updates, and Linux sandboxing via Bubblewrap for build isolation. The release also defaults to an interactive 'ask' mode for installs, enables parallel formula installation in brew bundle, and delivers a ~30% performance improvement in brew list operations.
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