jimtcl ☆
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Description:
Small footprint implementation of Tcl
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: tcl scripting embedded interpreter lightweight
Install: brew install jimtcl
About:
JimTCL is a small footprint implementation of the Tcl programming language, designed for embedding in applications and for use as a general-purpose scripting language. It features a built-in repository for extensions, allowing for easy expansion of its core capabilities. Its minimal resource usage makes it ideal for embedded systems and environments where a full-sized Tcl distribution is impractical.
Key Features:
  • Small footprint and low memory usage
  • Built-in extension repository (zlib, sqlite3, etc.)
  • Compatible with standard Tcl
  • No external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Embedded systems scripting
  • Adding scripting capabilities to C applications
  • Automation tasks on resource-constrained devices
Alternatives:
  • Tcl – Standard Tcl distribution; larger footprint but more extensive libraries out of the box.
  • Lua – Another lightweight scripting language often used for embedding; Lua has a different syntax and standard library.
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 12:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5d5b6fc8
Sep 14, 2024 9:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 65b35df3
Feb 25, 2023 4:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 39828bf9
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