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The command brew search ${text} is used in the Homebrew package manager for macOS. It allows you to search for packages or formulas related to the provided ${text}.

Here's how it works:

1. brew: This is the command to interact with Homebrew, a package manager for macOS. It is used to install, update, and manage various software packages and libraries.

2. search: This keyword is used to indicate that you want to perform a search operation within Homebrew. It helps you discover available packages or formulas that match the search query.

3. ${text}: This placeholder represents the text or keyword for which you want to search within Homebrew. You would replace ${text} with your desired search term. For example, if you want to search for packages related to Python, you would use brew search python.

After executing this command, Homebrew will display a list of packages or formulas that match the search term you provided. It provides information such as the name, description, and version of each package. This helps you find the desired software or libraries to install using Homebrew.