chaiscript ☆

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Description:
Easy to use embedded scripting language for C++

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 6.1.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ scripting embedded header-only library

Install: brew install chaiscript

About:
ChaiScript is a header-only C++ library that enables seamless integration of a scripting language directly into C++ applications. It provides a straightforward way to expose C++ functions and classes to scripts, facilitating dynamic behavior and runtime configuration. This eliminates the need for external bindings or separate compilation steps, making it ideal for rapid development.

Key Features:

Header-only integration with no external dependencies
Seamless binding of C++ functions, classes, and objects
Supports modern C++ features like lambdas and smart pointers
Dynamic typing and automatic type conversions

Use Cases:

Embedding scripting capabilities into C++ applications for user customization
Creating configuration files that can execute logic
Rapid prototyping of C++ application logic

Alternatives:

Lua – Lua is faster and more lightweight but requires manual binding code and is not native to C++ syntax.
Python – Python offers a vast ecosystem but is heavier to embed and requires the Python runtime.

License: BSD-3-Clause

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 13, 2025 2:59pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	3ac51f72
Dec 21, 2024 12:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	6c10bbc6