autoconf-archive ☆

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Description:
Collection of over 500 reusable autoconf macros

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2024.10.16@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: autotools build-system gnu development macros

Install: brew install autoconf-archive

About:
The GNU Autoconf Archive is a comprehensive collection of over 500 publicly reusable Autoconf macros used to augment the build system. These macros solve common configuration problems, such as detecting libraries or checking compiler features, saving developers significant time and effort. It enables standardized and robust configuration processes for C, C++, and Fortran projects.

Key Features:

Extensive library of over 500 macros
Standardizes build configuration across projects
Solves common portability and detection issues
Integrates seamlessly with GNU Autotools

Use Cases:

Detecting optional libraries and dependencies in build scripts
Checking for specific compiler features or C library functions
Standardizing macro definitions across a software ecosystem

Alternatives:

Pkg-config – Pkg-config locates installed libraries, whereas Autoconf Archive provides macros to check for their existence during the build configuration phase.
CMake – CMake is a complete build system generator that replaces Autotools, while Autoconf Archive is specifically designed to extend the Autotools ecosystem.

License: GPL-3.0-or-later

Dependencies: autoconf

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 12, 2024 4:10am		0	VERSION_BUMP	4d7ff44e