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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:54am		0	VERSION_BUMP	11f01f86