lunar-date
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Description:
Chinese lunar date library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lunar calendar chinese c-library datetime
Install: brew install lunar-date
About:
LunarDate is a C library designed for accurate Chinese lunar calendar conversions. It provides functions to convert between Gregorian and Chinese lunar dates, including leap month handling. The library is essential for applications requiring traditional Chinese date calculations and cultural event support.
Key Features:
  • Accurate Gregorian to lunar date conversion
  • Support for leap months
  • C library for integration into other applications
  • Based on authoritative algorithms
Use Cases:
  • Building traditional Chinese calendar applications
  • Calculating dates for cultural festivals like Lunar New Year
  • Integrating lunar date support into software systems
Alternatives:
  • libastro – General astronomical calculations, less focused on specific Chinese lunar calendar nuances.
Version History
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