clib ☆
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Description:
Package manager for C programming
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.8.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c package-manager development libraries github
Install: brew install clib
About:
Clib is a lightweight package manager for C programming that fetches and installs dependencies from GitHub. It simplifies library management by allowing developers to declare dependencies in a simple JSON format. The tool streamlines building and linking C libraries without the complexity of traditional build systems.
Key Features:
  • Simple dependency declaration via JSON manifest
  • GitHub-based library distribution
  • Minimal build system integration
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Header-only library support
Use Cases:
  • Managing dependencies in small to medium C projects
  • Distributing C libraries through GitHub
  • Rapid prototyping with external C libraries
  • Embedded systems development
Alternatives:
  • make – Traditional build tool, requires manual dependency management
  • cmake – More complex build system with broader features but steeper learning curve
  • pkg-config – Dependency discovery tool, not a package manager
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 8:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP a4dda76c
Sep 11, 2024 1:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 47708470
Nov 8, 2023 10:14pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 074110fb
Sep 30, 2023 3:44pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 89c49de6
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