Installing and Uninstalling Google Cloud CLI on MacOS Using Homebrew

Managing the Google Cloud CLI (gcloud) on your macOS system can be accomplished through two primary methods: using Homebrew or performing a manual installation. Below are concise guides for both installing and uninstalling the CLI using these methods.

Installation:

1. Ensure Homebrew is Updated: Open Terminal and run:

   brew update
   

2. Install Google Cloud SDK: Execute:

   brew install --cask google-cloud-sdk
   

3. Initialize gcloud: After installation, initialize the CLI:

   gcloud init
   

Uninstallation:

1. Uninstall the SDK: In Terminal, run:

   brew uninstall --cask google-cloud-sdk
   

2. Remove Residual Files: To delete remaining configuration or cache files:

   rm -rf ~/.config/gcloud
   rm -rf ~/Library/Caches/google-cloud-sdk