libreadline-java ☆

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Description:
Port of GNU readline for Java

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: readline cli java terminal jline

Install: brew install libreadline-java

About:
LibreadlineJava provides a JNI-based bridge that exposes the full functionality of the GNU readline library to Java applications. It enables sophisticated command-line interfaces with features like line editing, history management, and tab completion. This allows developers to build interactive console tools in Java that offer a user experience comparable to native shells.

Key Features:

JNI binding to GNU readline
Command line editing and history
Tab completion support
Signal handling integration

Use Cases:

Building interactive Java CLI applications
Creating custom shell-like tools
Developing console-based database clients

Alternatives:

JLine – JLine is a pure Java library with broader terminal support, while LibreadlineJava provides direct access to native GNU readline features.
JNA Readline – JNA-based alternatives offer easier setup but potentially lower performance compared to JNI bindings.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 10:39am		0	VERSION_BUMP	2ecde271
Sep 13, 2024 1:39pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	3dfadcf2