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Description:
Brainfuck language toolkit

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: brainfuck compiler interpreter esoteric programming-language

Install: brew install cattle

About:
Cattle is a toolkit for the Brainfuck programming language that includes a compiler, interpreter, and library. It allows developers to compile Brainfuck code into C source code or execute it directly using the provided library. This tool is valuable for educational purposes, language experimentation, and understanding esoteric programming concepts.

Key Features:

Compiler to translate Brainfuck into C code
Interpreter for direct execution of Brainfuck programs
Library for integrating Brainfuck functionality into other applications
Supports standard Brainfuck language features

Use Cases:

Learning and teaching esoteric programming languages
Prototyping Brainfuck language extensions or tools
Embedding a Brainfuck interpreter within larger software projects

Alternatives:

bf – A simpler, standalone interpreter; Cattle provides both compilation and library integration.
Tritium – Another Brainfuck interpreter variant; Cattle offers a more comprehensive toolkit approach.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: glib

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 6:30pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	8a0cab98
Nov 17, 2024 8:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	2dcb36a2