gerbil-scheme ☆
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Description:
Opinionated dialect of Scheme designed for Systems Programming
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: scheme lisp compiler systems-programming gambit
Install: brew install gerbil-scheme
About:
Gerbil Scheme is a statically linked, native-code compiling Scheme dialect built on top of Gambit Scheme. It provides an integrated, batteries-included environment for systems programming with powerful macro support and a rich standard library. The toolchain compiles Scheme directly to efficient C and machine code, enabling high-performance applications.
Key Features:
  • Native code compilation via C backend
  • Powerful hygienic macro system
  • Integrated OO and module system
  • Rich standard library for systems programming
  • Seamless C interoperability
Use Cases:
  • Systems programming and network services
  • High-performance application development
  • Scripting and automation with compiled performance
  • Language tooling and DSL creation
Alternatives:
  • Racket – Racket offers a more academic, language-oriented approach with DrRacket IDE, while Gerbil focuses on systems programming and native compilation performance.
  • Chicken Scheme – CHICKEN provides a smaller footprint and C extension model, whereas Gerbil offers a more comprehensive standard library and modern module system.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 1:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 30e9ed83
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