byacc ☆
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Description:
(Arguably) the best yacc variant
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 20241231@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: parser-generator compiler development yacc c
Install: brew install byacc
About:
Berkeley Yacc (byacc) is a parser generator that reads a grammar specification and generates C code for a parser. It is widely regarded as a robust and efficient implementation of the Yacc utility, serving as a foundational tool for building compilers and interpreters. Its primary value lies in its stability and compatibility with existing Yacc grammars.
Key Features:
  • Generates LALR(1) parsers in C
  • Highly compatible with traditional Berkeley Yacc
  • Produces compact and efficient parsing tables
  • Supports verbose error reporting for debugging
Use Cases:
  • Generating parsers for custom programming languages
  • Building interpreters and compilers
  • Processing structured data or configuration files
Alternatives:
  • bison – GNU's Yacc-compatible parser generator with additional features like GLR parsing
  • flex – A fast lexical analyzer generator, often used in tandem with parser generators like byacc
License: LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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