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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 28, 2025 5:23pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	190d48ba