gnustep-base ☆
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Description:
Library of general-purpose, non-graphical Objective C objects
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.31.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: objective-c gnustep library foundation cross-platform
Install: brew install gnustep-base
About:
GNUstep Base provides the foundational classes of the GNUstep class library, including collections, I/O handling, and distributed objects. It serves as a robust, open-source implementation of the Cocoa (OpenStep) Foundation framework, enabling developers to build portable applications. This library is essential for creating cross-platform Objective-C software that requires a stable, standardized API.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform Foundation API implementation
  • Distributed Objects capability
  • Extensive collection classes (NSArray, NSDictionary)
  • Advanced I/O and networking streams
Use Cases:
  • Developing portable Objective-C applications
  • Porting macOS/iOS apps to Linux or Windows
  • Building server-side Objective-C services
Alternatives:
  • libobjc2 – Provides the Objective-C runtime, whereas gnustep-base provides the standard class libraries.
  • Cocoa (Apple) – Apple's proprietary implementation; GNUstep Base is the open-source, cross-platform alternative.
Version History
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