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Any chance a version compatible with macOS Sequoia could be released? #273
Description
Before submitting
- I have searched the issues and pull requests for duplicates.
- I am proposing a specific improvement to BrewUI with a use case and a clear outcome.
Problem and use case
I cannot install BrewUI on macOS Sequoia.
Proposed behaviour
Is there any chance a version compatible with macOS Sequoia could be developed and released if it's feasible? A lot of macOS users are still on Sequoia because of app compatibility, accessibility issues and macOS bugs due to drop in quality from Apple's software development with Tahoe / Golden Gate. Sequoia is very mature and still being used by people who need stability, reliability and ease of use.
Alternatives considered
There is no workarounds as I cannot update to Tahoe / Golden Gate.
macOS and Homebrew context
As a disabled user, I and many of us who rely on a stable and reliable macOS had high hopes that Golden Gate would focus on fixing bugs and bringing more stability. Instead, we found out the hard way that it is even buggier than Tahoe, introducing new bugs likely due to vibe coding! The mass layoffs announced by Ternus will only make things worse.
Activity
MikeMcQuaid commentedon Oct 15, 2026
No, sorry. Sequoia no longer receives security updates.
plasmidone commentedon Oct 15, 2026
I understand that maintaining compatibility with older macOS versions can take time.
One small factual clarification: Apple's official security release history lists macOS Sequoia 15.8 on 14 September 2026, and Sequoia 15.8.1 on 28 September 2026. So Sequoia is still receiving updates: https://support.apple.com/en-us/100100
Apple has released the second Release Candidate (RC) for macOS Sequoia 15.8.2 (Build 24H225) to developers and public beta testers. So an upcoming update is also planned.
I completely understand if Sequoia compatibility is outside the project's scope, but I wanted to clarify that security updates are still being released for it. If the blocker is a technical requirement in BrewUI or one of its dependencies, it would be helpful to understand that distinction.
Apple decided to extend security protection to people who remain on macOS 15 Sequoia and iOS 18. It is obviously due to the massive amount of users who have been forced not to upgrade due to the disastrous release of macOS 26 Tahoe. This trend of buggy macOS releases that are plagued with bugs and not fit for purpose, especially for disabled users, continues with Golden Gate. There are many more reports since September 2026 about serious bugs in macOS 27, including problems with Mission Control, desktop transitions, and interface responsiveness. Some users are going as far as to say that Golden Gate is even more unstable than Tahoe.
In April 2026, Apple made iOS 18.7.7 available to more devices, including devices capable of upgrading to iOS 26. WIRED described this as a rare change in Apple's approach to back-porting security fixes.
Based on all this, there is truly a case for Sequoia to still be considered for the many users who cannot update as a result of Apple's neglect, the deterioration of their software development and their lack of care for disabled macOS users.
MikeMcQuaid commentedon Oct 15, 2026
Some, not all: https://wts.dev/posts/tcc-who/