Homebrew has build servers that compile pre-built binaries.[1] Most of the common software that people install with it (not considering Casks) comes in this for

Homebrew has build servers that compile pre-built binaries.[1] Most of the common software that people install with it (not considering Casks) comes in this form. It’s not the case that anyone can upload a malicious formula, either. They do review requests to update formulas. [1] https://docs.brew.sh/Bottles https://docs.brew.sh/Bottles