cabin ☆

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Description:
Package manager and build system for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 11@3 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cpp package-manager build-system development c++

Install: brew install cabin

About:
Cabin is a modern package manager and build system designed specifically for C++ projects. It automates dependency management, building, and testing through a simple manifest file. The tool aims to streamline C++ development workflows by providing reproducible builds and a centralized package ecosystem.

Key Features:

Declarative manifest file for project configuration
Automatic dependency resolution and downloading
Reproducible builds across different environments
Integrated build system with simple commands
Centralized package registry support

Use Cases:

Managing dependencies for C++ projects
Setting up consistent build environments
Distributing C++ libraries and applications
Automating CI/CD pipelines for C++ code

Alternatives:

Conan – More mature with extensive package ecosystem, but more complex configuration
vcpkg – Microsoft-backed with large library support, but tied to CMake
Bazel – Monorepo-focused build system with built-in package management

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: curl, fmt, libgit2, pkgconf, spdlog, tbb

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 4, 2026 9:48pm	11	3	VERSION_BUMP	7926642b
Sep 12, 2025 4:21pm	11	0	VERSION_BUMP	a27cb19c
Dec 30, 2024 12:38pm	11	0	VERSION_BUMP	374a3f10
Dec 30, 2024 1:12am	11	0	NEW	78bec8d5