how can I uninstall using homebrew?

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Can I uninstall something I installed via homebrew using homebrew?

Mike LewisMike Lewis · Accepted Answer · 2011-04-20 01:32:58Z

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You want to do:

brew uninstall program_name_here

answered Apr 20, 2011 at 1:32

Mike Lewis

I want to install something I installed using homebrew, not homebrew itself.
– user27449
Apr 20, 2011 at 1:46
Changed answer per your comment.
– Mike Lewis
Apr 20, 2011 at 1:57
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– Wuffers
May 23, 2011 at 22:51

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Gaff · Accepted Answer · 2011-09-04 03:34:18Z

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brew remove package_name_here

brew cleanup

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answered Sep 3, 2011 at 19:40

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Sabin · Accepted Answer · 2014-12-30 14:18:49Z

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brew uninstall --force package_name

answered Dec 30, 2014 at 14:18

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