From c229e971d97b57efff4ac238c4e254a0bfd09b6b Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Greg Turnquist Date: Mon, 5 Aug 2013 16:10:19 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Add instructions on how to install with homebrew --- README.md | 13 ++++++++++--- 1 file changed, 10 insertions(+), 3 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index ef0feef4..adff6616 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,9 +2,15 @@ ## Prerequisites -You need Java (1.6 or better) and a bash-like shell. To get started, -some basic operating system tools (`curl` and `zip`). The `spring` -command line interface can be installed like this +You need Java (1.6 or better) and a bash-like shell. + +If you are on a Mac and using [homebrew](http://brew.sh/), all you must do to install it is: + + $ brew install spring-boot-cli + +It will install `/usr/local/bin/spring`. You can jump right to [running the app](#running_the_app). + +An alternative way to install the `spring` command line interface can be installed like this: $ curl spring.cfapps.io/installer | bash @@ -24,6 +30,7 @@ Windoze users we recommend [cygwin](http://cygwin.org)), or you can download the [zip file](http://spring.cfapps.io/spring.zip) and unpack it yourself. + ## Running the app Use the spring command: