fmpp ☆

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Description:
Text file preprocessing tool using FreeMarker templates

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: templating text-processing preprocessor cli java

Install: brew install fmpp

About:
FMPP (FreeMarker Preprocessor) is a command-line tool for processing text files containing FreeMarker templates. It enables developers to generate static content, configuration files, or source code by applying data models to templates. Its main value is automating repetitive text generation tasks with a powerful templating engine.

Key Features:

Command-line interface for batch processing
Supports multiple output formats (HTML, XML, CSV, etc.)
Flexible data loading (JSON, YAML, Groovy, SQL)
Template inheritance and macro support
File copying and directory synchronization

Use Cases:

Generating static websites from templates and data files
Creating configuration files for different environments
Scaffolding project structures and boilerplate code

Alternatives:

Mustache – Logic-less templates; simpler but less powerful than FreeMarker
Jinja2 – Python-based; similar functionality but requires Python ecosystem
Apache Velocity – Java templating engine; different syntax and feature set

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