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Description:
Build system that uses Lua to describe the build process

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.5.1@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build-system lua c c++ developer-tools

Install: brew install bam

About:
Bam is a lightweight build system that utilizes the Lua scripting language to define build rules and dependencies. It provides a simple yet powerful alternative to complex build systems, offering fast incremental builds and cross-platform support. Its core value proposition is the ease of configuration using a readable scripting language.

Key Features:

Lua-based configuration for flexible and readable build scripts
Fast, reliable incremental builds
Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)
Minimal dependencies

Use Cases:

Managing build processes for C, C++, and other compiled projects
Creating custom build pipelines with simple Lua scripts
Replacing complex Makefiles or build systems for faster iteration

Alternatives:

Make – Bam uses Lua instead of Make's own syntax, aiming for simplicity and speed.
CMake – Bam is significantly simpler and focused on build execution rather than project configuration and generation.

License: Zlib

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:35am		0	VERSION_BUMP	7eac19b4
Sep 30, 2023 3:46am		0	VERSION_BUMP	bd7a8e72