ccal
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Description:
Create Chinese calendars for print or browsing
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.5.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Productivity
Tags: chinese-calendar command-line productivity utilities cultural
Install: brew install ccal
About:
ccal is a command-line utility that generates Chinese calendars, integrating traditional Chinese dates with the Gregorian calendar. It provides detailed astronomical and astrological information, including solar terms, lunar phases, and zodiac signs. The tool is designed for users needing accurate Chinese calendar data for cultural, historical, or personal planning purposes.
Key Features:
  • Displays traditional Chinese dates alongside Gregorian calendar
  • Includes solar terms, lunar phases, and zodiac information
  • Supports customizable output formats for printing or terminal display
  • Provides detailed astronomical data for accurate calculations
Use Cases:
  • Planning events around traditional Chinese festivals and holidays
  • Generating printable Chinese calendars for personal or professional use
  • Researching historical dates using traditional Chinese calendar systems
Alternatives:
  • lunar – Simpler lunar calendar tool with fewer traditional Chinese features
  • cal – Standard Unix calendar utility without Chinese calendar support
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
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
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