clozure-cl ☆
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Description:
Common Lisp implementation with a long history
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.13@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ccl_dev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lisp common-lisp programming-language compiler development
Install: brew install clozure-cl
About:
Clozure CL (CCL) is a high-performance, open-source Common Lisp implementation. It features a fast native compiler supporting multiple hardware architectures and provides excellent interoperability with C libraries via its Foreign Function Interface. The environment includes a mature, multi-threaded runtime and powerful development tools.
Key Features:
  • High-performance native code compilation
  • Robust multi-threading support
  • Advanced Foreign Function Interface (FFI) for C interoperability
  • Interactive development environment with Slime/Slime-Contribs
Use Cases:
  • High-performance computing and algorithmic research
  • Developing applications requiring native code integration
  • Building complex, multi-threaded backend systems
Alternatives:
  • sbcl – SBCL is another high-performance compiler with a focus on type safety and optimization, often preferred for Linux development.
  • clisp – CLISP is a more portable and lightweight implementation, often used for scripting and education.
License: Apache-2.0
Dependencies: m4
Bottles available for: sonoma, ventura, monterey, x86_64_linux
Version History
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