autoconf@2.13 ☆

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Description:
Automatic configure script builder

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.13@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build-system legacy gnu configure development

Install: brew install autoconf@2.13

About:
GNU Autoconf 2.13 is a legacy tool that generates shell scripts to automatically configure software source code packages. It simplifies the process of adapting software to different Unix-like systems by inspecting the system's capabilities. This version is primarily maintained for building older projects like the Linux kernel or legacy applications.

Key Features:

Generates portable configure scripts from template files
Detects system-specific features and hardware dependencies
Legacy version required for older software stacks
Standardizes the build process across different environments

Use Cases:

Compiling legacy Linux kernel versions (2.4.x era)
Building older open-source software packages
Maintaining compatibility with vintage development toolchains

Alternatives:

autoconf – Modern versions (2.7x+) offer improved features and bug fixes but break compatibility with legacy build systems
cmake – Modern cross-platform build system with better IDE integration, but requires rewriting build configuration

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 7:30pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	382b703d