gambit-scheme ☆

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Description:
Implementation of the Scheme Language

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: scheme compiler interpreter programming-languages lisp

Install: brew install gambit-scheme

About:
Gambit Scheme is a complete, portable, and efficient implementation of the Scheme programming language (R5RS, R6RS, and R7RS). It features an interpreter and a native-code compiler that generates standalone executables. Its primary value is high performance for both scripting and systems programming.

Key Features:

Integrated interpreter and native-code compiler
Generates portable C code and standalone executables
Extensive library support including POSIX, sockets, and UTF-8
High-performance runtime with efficient garbage collection

Use Cases:

Developing high-performance systems software
Scripting and rapid prototyping
Research in programming language implementation

Alternatives:

Chicken Scheme – Focuses on a large ecosystem of community libraries via the 'eggs' system.
Racket – Emphasizes a batteries-included IDE and language development platform.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 2:37pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	fc42b51b