Homebrew Stops Supporting Older Macs — Should You Worry?
If your Mac is older than 5 years, some apps may stop working soon
Deep Dive
Homebrew is dropping support for Intel and amd64 CPUs on macOS in September 2026, following an announcement made last year. According to the article, the Gazebo project is planning to stop running CI and building bottles for those Macs to align with Homebrew’s policy.
Key Points
- Homebrew is dropping support for Intel and older AMD Macs starting September 2026
- Some apps may stop getting updates, especially niche or developer tools
- Most everyday apps will still work, but older Macs might struggle with new software
Why It Matters
If your Mac is older, some apps may stop receiving updates after September 2026, which could limit future software choices.