I try to use my dotfiles to install software for myself, mainly via Homebrew. This week, I ran into a new automation problem: I wanted to start using a program only available from a private GitHub repo, which requires authentication for downloads. To make things worse, new versions release frequently, so I can’t use a static link to the GitHub Release entry’s asset download link.

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Learn how to use Homebrew to install software from a private GitHub repo without the need for a custom download strategy or special environment variables

Homebrew cask formula for private GitHub repo releases