cmocka ☆

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Description:
Unit testing framework for C

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.0.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: testing c unit-testing framework mocking

Install: brew install cmocka

About:
cmocka is a lightweight unit testing framework for C with a focus on simplicity and ease of integration. It provides a clean API for writing test cases, mocks, and assertions, inspired by the Google Test framework. Its minimal dependencies and straightforward setup make it ideal for testing C libraries and applications.

Key Features:

Lightweight with minimal dependencies
Supports mocking of functions and global state
Provides rich assertion macros
Test fixtures for setup and teardown
Memory leak detection

Use Cases:

Unit testing C libraries and applications
Testing code with complex dependencies using mocks
Verifying memory management and leak detection

Alternatives:

Check – More mature but has a more complex API and runtime requirements
Google Test (gtest) – C++ focused with heavier dependencies, not native to C

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