Description:
Compiler for writing C extensions for the Python language
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 3.2.3@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
python
compiler
c-extensions
performance
cython
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Install:
brew install cython
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About:
Cython is a static compiler for the Python programming language that generates C or C++ code. It enables developers to write C extensions for Python with C-like performance while maintaining Python-like syntax. This significantly speeds up Python code execution and allows seamless interaction with external C libraries.
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Key Features:
- Generates optimized C/C++ code from Python-like syntax
- Optional static typing for major performance gains
- Seamless interoperability with existing C/C++ libraries
- Supports the full CPython API
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Use Cases:
- Performance optimization of computationally intensive Python code
- Creating Python bindings for C/C++ libraries
- Bypassing the Global Interpreter Lock (GIL) for parallel processing
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Alternatives:
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mypyc
– Part of mypy; compiles Python to C but focuses on type-annotated code rather than C interop
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Numba
– JIT compiler for numerical functions; easier for array operations but less flexible for general C integration
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License: Apache-2.0
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Dependencies: python@3.14
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Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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