chezscheme ☆
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Description:
Implementation of the Chez Scheme language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 10.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: scheme compiler lisp programming-language development
Install: brew install chezscheme
About:
Chez Scheme is a high-performance implementation of the Scheme programming language, known for its fast native-code compilation and efficient execution. It features an incremental compiler, a sophisticated optimizer, and a robust runtime system, making it suitable for both rapid prototyping and production applications.
Key Features:
  • High-performance native-code compilation
  • Incremental compilation and dynamic loading
  • Sophisticated macro system and syntax extensions
  • Multi-threading support
  • Compatibility with R6RS and R5RS standards
Use Cases:
  • Developing high-performance applications and system utilities
  • Scripting and automation tasks
  • Research and education in programming language theory
  • Building domain-specific languages (DSLs)
Alternatives:
  • Racket – Racket offers a more extensive library ecosystem and IDE, while Chez Scheme focuses on raw performance and compilation speed.
  • Guile – Guile is designed primarily as an extension language for applications, whereas Chez Scheme is a standalone, performance-oriented implementation.
License: Apache-2.0
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 5:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP ac973623
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