stout Rust 10–100× faster, Rust-based drop-in replacement for Homebrew.
Stout eliminates Ruby entirely. It uses a pre-computed SQLite index with FTS5 full-text search, fetches only what it needs, and downloads bottles in parallel — while remaining compatible with Homebrew formulae.
Frequently asked questions
What is stout?
stout is 10–100× faster, Rust-based drop-in replacement for Homebrew. It is part of the Neul Labs open-source portfolio (36 MIT-licensed projects for AI agent infrastructure). Stout eliminates Ruby entirely. It uses a pre-computed SQLite index with FTS5 full-text search, fetches only what it needs, and downloads bottles in parallel — while remaining compatible with Homebrew formulae.
How do I install stout?
stout is available from its GitHub repository at https://github.com/neul-labs/stout. See the installation instructions in the README.
What language is stout written in?
stout is written in Rust.
Is stout open source?
Yes. stout is MIT licensed and publicly available at https://github.com/neul-labs/stout. All 36 Neul Labs projects are MIT licensed.
How does stout compare to alternatives?
See the detailed comparison at https://www.neullabs.com/compare/stout-vs-homebrew.