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Description:
Solana Program Framework
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.32.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: solana blockchain rust smart-contracts web3
Install: brew install anchor
About:
Anchor is a framework for developing Solana programs written in Rust, providing a DSL for easier program development. It streamlines the process by offering a set of tools for generating IDL, client bindings, and a test runner, significantly reducing boilerplate code.
Key Features:
  • Rust-based DSL for writing Solana programs
  • Automatic IDL and client generation
  • Integrated test runner and validator
  • Type-safe serialization with Borsh
Use Cases:
  • Building decentralized applications (dApps) on Solana
  • Creating and deploying custom Solana smart contracts
  • Rapid prototyping of blockchain logic
Alternatives:
  • Sealevel – The underlying runtime environment, whereas Anchor is a higher-level framework built on top.
  • Rust directly – Using raw Rust requires manual handling of serialization, account validation, and client generation.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: openssl@3, systemd
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Nov 15, 2025 10:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP 72565e0b
Oct 10, 2025 12:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 281a35b8
Sep 13, 2025 10:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP d905aa27
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