bas55 ☆
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Description:
Minimal BASIC programming language interpreter as defined by ECMA-55
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: basic interpreter programming-language ecma-55 education legacy
Install: brew install bas55
About:
bas55 is a command-line interpreter for the Minimal BASIC programming language, strictly adhering to the ECMA-55 standard. It provides a lightweight environment for executing classic BASIC programs without modern extensions. This implementation is ideal for educational purposes or running legacy code in a constrained, standards-compliant manner.
Key Features:
  • Strict adherence to ECMA-55 Minimal BASIC standard
  • Compact and lightweight command-line interface
  • Portable implementation written in C
  • Supports standard BASIC program input and execution
Use Cases:
  • Learning the fundamentals of the BASIC programming language
  • Executing legacy educational software or algorithms
  • Embedded systems programming where minimal dependencies are required
Alternatives:
  • bwBASIC – A more feature-rich BASIC interpreter that supports many dialects beyond the minimal standard.
  • qb64 – A modern compiler that emulates QBasic/QuickBASIC, offering extensive modern features and graphics.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 11:54am 0 VERSION_BUMP 11f01f86
Sep 30, 2023 3:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b796471
May 6, 2023 10:07am 0 VERSION_BUMP 98964664
Nov 30, 2022 2:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 29bc3e45
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