min-lang ☆

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Description:
Small but practical concatenative programming language and shell

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: concatenative shell language scripting forth

Install: brew install min-lang

About:
MinLang is a lightweight concatenative programming language designed for shell scripting and interactive use. It combines forth-like stack-based semantics with modern tooling, offering a powerful yet minimal alternative to traditional shells. Its core value is enabling rapid development of robust command-line tools and scripts.

Key Features:

Concatenative, stack-based execution model
Minimalist core with a rich standard library
Seamless shell integration and command chaining
Cross-platform standalone binary

Use Cases:

Advanced shell scripting and automation
Building custom command-line tools
Interactive system administration tasks

Alternatives:

Fish – Fish is a feature-rich user shell, while MinLang is a language for scripting and tooling.
Forth – Forth is a classic concatenative language; MinLang provides a more modern syntax and standard library.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:32pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	865d7fe5