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Description:
GNU CLISP, a Common Lisp implementation
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.49.92@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lisp common-lisp programming-language compiler interpreter
Install: brew install clisp
About:
GNU CLISP is a portable, high-performance Common Lisp implementation featuring an interpreter, compiler, and debugger. It compiles native machine code and supports the full ANSI Common Lisp standard, making it suitable for both development and deployment of Lisp applications.
Key Features:
  • ANSI Common Lisp compliance
  • Integrated compiler for native code
  • Foreign function interface (FFI)
  • Interactive REPL and debugger
  • Cross-platform support
Use Cases:
  • Learning and teaching Common Lisp
  • Developing and running portable Lisp applications
  • Scripting and automation tasks
Alternatives:
  • sbcl – SBCL focuses on high-performance native compilation and multi-threading, while CLISP offers portability and ease of use.
  • ccl – Clozure CL targets performance and multi-threaded applications, whereas CLISP provides a more lightweight, portable environment.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: libffcall, libsigsegv, readline
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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