fobis ☆
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Description:
KISS build tool for automatically building modern Fortran projects
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.1.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 14, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fortran build-tool compilation developer-tools scientific-computing
Install: brew install fobis
About:
FoBiS is a modern Fortran build automation tool that simplifies the compilation process for complex projects. It automatically handles dependency tracking and incremental builds, generating makefiles or shell scripts to streamline development workflows.
Key Features:
  • Automatic dependency detection and management
  • Supports multiple Fortran standards and compilers
  • Generates build scripts (makefiles, shell scripts)
  • Incremental build capabilities for faster compilation
  • Simple configuration via command line or project files
Use Cases:
  • Building large-scale scientific computing applications
  • Managing dependencies in multi-module Fortran libraries
  • Automating CI/CD pipelines for Fortran projects
Alternatives:
  • make – Make requires manual dependency tracking, while FoBiS automates this process specifically for Fortran
  • CMake – CMake is more complex and cross-platform, whereas FoBiS focuses specifically on Fortran simplicity
  • fpm – fpm is a newer package manager, while FoBiS focuses on build automation without package management features
Version History
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Oct 14, 2025 4:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 33c85d1f
Oct 26, 2024 10:15pm 2 VERSION_BUMP 2c0a37d8
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