Packaging for macOS

[mp4096]

The most obvious choice for macOS packaging is Homebrew. We can use ripgrep as an example.

[mp4096]

@syxolk Do you know some Mac users?

@mherb Could we use you as tester when we have the Homebrew package?

[mherb]

Sure, I can also help out with Homebrew if you need any help there.

[mp4096]

I'll take it.

[mp4096]

References:

• https://github.com/Homebrew/brew/blob/master/docs/How-to-Create-and-Maintain-a-Tap.md
• https://github.com/Homebrew/brew/blob/master/docs/Formula-Cookbook.md

[mp4096]

Current status: I've made a small draft of a Homebrew tap, now I have to:

• setup compilation on macOS
• packaging into a tarball
• hash digest generation (shasum)
• configure deployment to GH Releases

[syxolk]

Any progress?

[mp4096]

Nope, nothing so far. However, come to think about it, we now have a macOS user nearby — say hello to @hannafischer