cvsutils ☆

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Description:
CVS utilities for use in working directories

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.2.6@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cvs version-control legacy developer-tools utilities

Install: brew install cvsutils

About:
cvsutils is a collection of command-line utilities designed to assist developers in managing CVS (Concurrent Versions System) working directories. It provides tools to perform operations like cleaning up untracked files, verifying the integrity of the repository, and managing vendor branches. The primary value is simplifying tedious CVS maintenance tasks that are not natively supported by the standard CVS client.

Key Features:

Cleans untracked files from working directories
Verifies repository consistency and integrity
Simplifies management of vendor branches
Lightweight command-line interface

Use Cases:

Maintaining legacy projects still hosted on CVS
Cleaning up build artifacts and temporary files from source trees
Auditing repository history for inconsistencies

Alternatives:

CVS (native client) – Standard CVS lacks built-in commands for cleaning untracked files, which is cvsutils' main strength.
RCS – RCS is lower-level; cvsutils provides higher-level workflow automation for CVS repositories.

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Bottles available for: all

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