gcl ☆

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Description:
GNU Common Lisp

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.7.1@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 31, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: lisp compiler gnu programming-language development

Install: brew install gcl

About:
GNU Common Lisp (GCL) is an implementation of the ANSI Common Lisp standard. It compiles Lisp code to C and then to native machine code, providing high performance. It is widely used for mathematical applications and integrating Lisp with other languages.

Key Features:

Compiles to C and native machine code for performance
Compatibility with the ANSI Common Lisp standard
Foreign Function Interface (FFI) for C integration
On-the-fly recompilation capabilities

Use Cases:

Running high-performance mathematical software like Maxima
Developing applications requiring C language interoperability
Learning or implementing ANSI Common Lisp

Alternatives:

sbcl – SBCL is a high-performance, open-source native compiler known for aggressive optimization and type checking.
clisp – CLISP is a portable implementation focused on standards compliance and ease of installation, often interpreted.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 31, 2025 6:45pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	d7660b8b