Software⏱️ 2 min read📅 2026-06-03

How to Fix: How do I update a formula with Homebrew?

Update MongoDB formula with Homebrew to ensure the latest version.

Quick Answer: Run brew upgrade mongodb to update the formula.

To update a formula in Homebrew, first run the command brew outdated to identify outdated packages. In this case, MongoDB is still at version 1.4.3 and can be updated to version 1.6.5.

🛠️ Step-by-Step Verified Fixes

Method 1: Update MongoDB

  1. Step 1: Run brew upgrade mongodb to update the package.

Method 2: Update from Formula Version

  1. Step 1: Run brew upgrade mongodb --force to update the package, even if it's not recommended.

💡 Conclusion

By following these steps, you should be able to update your MongoDB formula and ensure you have the latest version installed.

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