mlkit ☆
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Description:
Compiler for the Standard ML programming language
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: standard-ml compiler programming-languages functional-programming
Install: brew install mlkit
About:
The MLKit is a compiler for the Standard ML programming language that compiles to native machine code. It features a region-based memory management system which eliminates the need for a garbage collector, offering predictable performance. This tool is well-suited for building robust, high-performance applications with strict resource management requirements.
Key Features:
  • Native code compilation
  • Region-based memory management (no GC)
  • Support for the ML Basis system
  • Compatibility with SML/NJ libraries
Use Cases:
  • Developing high-performance system utilities
  • Teaching and researching functional programming concepts
  • Building applications requiring deterministic memory usage
Alternatives:
  • smlnj – SML/NJ uses a garbage collector and an interpreter, whereas MLKit uses regions for native compilation.
  • ocaml – OCaml is a similar functional language but uses a garbage collector and has a larger ecosystem.
Version History
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Sep 28, 2025 5:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 190d48ba
Mar 3, 2023 2:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0de98c18
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