oakc ☆

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Description:
Portable programming language with a compact intermediate representation

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: programming-language compiler systems-programming cross-platform wasm

Install: brew install oakc

About:
Oakc is a portable systems programming language that compiles to a compact intermediate representation, enabling it to run on various platforms including Windows, macOS, Linux, and even web browsers via WebAssembly. It aims to provide the low-level control of languages like C but with a simpler syntax and built-in cross-compilation capabilities. This makes it a strong choice for developing lightweight, embeddable applications.

Key Features:

Portable intermediate representation (IR)
Simple, C-like syntax
Cross-platform compilation (targets C, Wasm, and its own VM)
Minimal runtime dependencies

Use Cases:

Developing cross-platform system utilities
Creating embeddable scripting languages for applications
Learning systems programming concepts

Alternatives:

C – Oakc offers simpler syntax and built-in cross-compilation, whereas C requires complex toolchains.
Rust – Oakc prioritizes simplicity and portability over Rust's memory safety guarantees and extensive ecosystem.
Zig – Both are modern alternatives to C, but Zig focuses on robustness and build systems, while Oakc focuses on a compact IR.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 8:18am		0	VERSION_BUMP	918913f5