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Description:
XProc (XML Pipeline Language) implementation
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.5.7-120@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: xml xproc xslt document-processing developer-tools
Install: brew install calabash
About:
XML Calabash is an open-source implementation of the XProc pipeline language, designed to process and transform XML documents. It provides a declarative way to chain together XSLT, XQuery, and other XML operations. This tool is essential for complex document workflows and publishing systems.
Key Features:
  • Implements the XProc 3.0 standard for XML pipelines
  • Supports XSLT, XQuery, and Schema validation steps
  • Extensible with custom Java steps
  • Command-line interface for batch processing
Use Cases:
  • Automating multi-step XML document transformations
  • Generating publication-ready formats like PDF and HTML from XML source
  • Validating and processing complex XML data feeds
Alternatives:
  • Calumet – Another XProc processor, but XML Calabash is more actively maintained and feature-complete.
License: GPL-2.0-only OR CDDL-1.0
Dependencies: openjdk, saxon
Bottles available for: all
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