libsass ☆

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Description:
C implementation of a Sass compiler

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: sass css compiler c++ libsass

Install: brew install libsass

About:
Libsass is a C/C++ implementation of the Sass CSS preprocessor. It compiles Sass (SCSS) syntax into standard CSS, enabling dynamic styling features like variables, nesting, and mixins. It serves as the core engine for many popular Sass tools, offering a fast and portable alternative to the original Ruby implementation.

Key Features:

C/C++ implementation for high performance
Low memory footprint compared to Ruby Sass
Provides a stable C API for easy integration
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Embedding Sass compilation into C++ applications
Powering command-line tools and build systems
Integrating Sass support into web frameworks

Alternatives:

Dart Sass – The primary and currently maintained implementation of Sass, written in Dart and available as a standalone executable or JavaScript library.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 7:04pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	414767ee