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Version: 0.6.x

Welcome to poof

This documentation serves as your comprehensive guide to poof, the magic manager of pre-built software.

What is it?​

poof is a modern binary manager that makes installing and managing command-line tools effortless. Whether you're setting up a new machine or managing tools across multiple environments, poof provides a streamlined, user-friendly experience without the complexity of traditional package managers.

Unlike traditional package managers that struggle to keep pace with the rapid release cycle of modern TUI and CLI tools, poof gives you access to the latest versions as soon as they are released. If it's published on GitHub Releases, poof can install it. No waiting for manifests, formulae, ports, or repositories to be created or updated.

You just run poof install someuser/somerepo and... poof! it is installed and available in your shell.

What you'll find here​

  • Getting started - Installation instructions and initial setup
  • Feature list - Complete list of features and supported commands
  • Documentation - In-depth guides and explanations
  • Contribution guide - How to contribute to the project
  • Support links - Where to get help

Thank you for using poof!