# Eureka (open-source developer tool)

> Eureka is a free, open-source command-line developer tool for macOS. CLI tool to input and store your ideas without leaving the terminal. It has 886 GitHub stars and is released under the MIT license. Its source code is on GitHub at simeg/eureka.

Imagine working on something important and then having an idea. Instead of letting your idea slip by you can just type eureka and you're able to quickly store your idea and then continue working.

## Key facts

| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Repository | https://github.com/simeg/eureka |
| Platforms | macOS |
| Interface | command line |
| GitHub stars | 886 |
| License | MIT (open source) |
| Replaces | n/a |
| Language | Rust |
| Website | none listed |
| Official | no |
| Category | Code editors & developer tools |
| Latest release | v2.0.0 (Apr 10, 2022) |
| Last commit | Aug 28, 2026 |

## Install

### Homebrew (macOS)

```sh
brew install eureka
```

Package page: https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/eureka

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