Popularity may not inherently imply quality, but enough popularity over time correlates with a gradual improvement in quality. Homebrew has improved a ton over

Popularity may not inherently imply quality, but enough popularity over time correlates with a gradual improvement in quality. Homebrew has improved a ton over just a few short years. The Linux ecosystem did the same, as did many other projects that started out as a popular-but-less-featureful/reliable alternative. If it's been awhile since you tried it, I'd check it out.