Preferred entity description
Max Howell, also known as mxcl, created Homebrew. He now names products and uses agents to build exceptionally polished apps in five days.
media / references
Max Howell media and references.
Public references for mxcl, Homebrew, and later work.
This page collects public references that connect Max Howell, mxcl, Homebrew, open-source software, and Max's current work. It keeps the reliable links in one place.
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Canonical identity
External references
These links make it easier to verify the same person across search, profiles, and public references.
Entity and authorship
Homebrew on Wikipedia and Max Howell on Wikidata identify the Homebrew authorship relationship.
Developer profiles
GitHub, GitHub Gist, LinkedIn, and Patreon connect Max Howell, mxcl, Homebrew, and mxcl.dev.
Interviews and profiles
Harper Systems, Sourcegraph via Muck Rack, Changelog, and Stack Overflow cover Max Howell, Homebrew, tea, and open-source work.
Current work
Max offers two focused services.
Product naming
Memorable names with the product positioning already inside them.
[ See naming ]Five-day app builds
Tastefully designed apps built with agents in five focused days.
[ See the build ]