kerl ☆

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Description:
Easy building and installing of Erlang/OTP instances

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: erlang otp version-manager development build-tool

Install: brew install kerl

About:
Kerl is a command-line tool that simplifies the process of building and deploying Erlang/OTP environments. It automates downloading source code, configuring builds with various options, and installing specific versions. Its primary value is enabling developers to quickly switch between different Erlang versions for testing and compatibility.

Key Features:

Automated building of Erlang/OTP releases
Easy installation and management of multiple versions
Quick switching between installed Erlang builds
Support for custom build configurations and options

Use Cases:

Managing multiple Erlang versions for different projects
Testing applications across various OTP releases
Setting up consistent Erlang environments on CI/CD servers

Alternatives:

asdf-vm – Asdf is a generic version manager for multiple languages, whereas Kerl is specifically dedicated to Erlang/OTP.
Erlang Solutions Installer – Erlang Solutions provides pre-built packages, while Kerl focuses on building from source for greater control.

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