cpputest ☆

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Description:
C /C++ based unit xUnit test framework

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 4.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: testing cpp unit-testing tdd embedded xunit

Install: brew install cpputest

About:
CppUTest is a C/C++ based unit testing framework designed for embedded systems and general-purpose development. It provides a xUnit-style architecture with robust memory leak detection and simple, portable syntax. The framework integrates with build systems like CMake and Make, enabling seamless test-driven development workflows.

Key Features:

xUnit-style testing architecture
Integrated memory leak detection
Portable across platforms (Linux, Windows, macOS)
Extensible with custom plugins
Zero-dependency design

Use Cases:

Unit testing embedded C/C++ applications
Test-driven development (TDD) for firmware
Continuous integration pipelines for C/C++ projects
Legacy code refactoring and verification

Alternatives:

Google Test – More feature-rich but heavier, better for large-scale applications
Catch2 – Header-only with modern C++ features, simpler syntax
Unity – Ultra-lightweight, ideal for resource-constrained embedded systems

License: BSD-3-Clause

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2025 6:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	ac8d6a8e
Dec 4, 2024 11:31am		0	VERSION_BUMP	fc1b33c5