cheapglk ☆

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Description:
Extremely minimal Glk library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.7@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: glk interactive-fiction library minimalist c

Install: brew install cheapglk

About:
CheapGLK is an extremely minimal implementation of the Glk API, designed as a lightweight alternative to more complex libraries. It provides the essential functions needed for interactive fiction and text-based applications to interface with a host environment. Its primary value is in its simplicity and small footprint, making it ideal for embedding in projects where resource constraints or complexity are concerns.

Key Features:

Extremely minimal and lightweight
Simple, straightforward API implementation
Designed for easy embedding in other projects
Provides core Glk functionality without bloat

Use Cases:

Building lightweight interactive fiction interpreters
Porting Glk-based applications to new platforms with minimal dependencies
Serving as a simple reference implementation for Glk developers

Alternatives:

libglk – The standard, more comprehensive Glk implementation, which is heavier but more feature-complete.
frotz – A complete Z-machine interpreter that includes its own Glk implementation, whereas CheapGLK is a library for building such tools.

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 7:12am	1.0.7	0	VERSION_BUMP	3e1d1cc3