metalang99 ☆

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Description:
C99 preprocessor-based metaprogramming language

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: metaprogramming c99 preprocessor code-generation developer-tools

Install: brew install metalang99

About:
Metalang99 is a powerful C99 preprocessor-based metaprogramming language that enables developers to write complex compile-time logic using a Lisp-like syntax. It transforms high-level metaprogramming constructs into standard C code, providing a robust alternative to the limited capabilities of the native C preprocessor for tasks like code generation and data structure manipulation.

Key Features:

Lisp-like syntax for intuitive metaprogramming
Compile-time evaluation and code generation
Extensive library of list processing and arithmetic functions
Zero runtime overhead (purely preprocessor-based)
Generates standard C99 code

Use Cases:

Implementing complex compile-time calculations and logic
Generating boilerplate code for data structures or APIs
Creating type-safe generic abstractions in C
Building domain-specific languages (DSLs) within C

Alternatives:

Boost.Preprocessor – Metalang99 offers a more consistent Lisp-like API and better composability compared to Boost.Preprocessor's macro-based approach.
P99 – P99 is another C99 preprocessor library, but Metalang99 provides a more structured and functional programming model.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 3, 2024 3:44pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	e49abf2a