ocaml-findlib ☆
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Description:
OCaml library manager
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ocaml package-manager build-system dependency-management ocamlfind
Install: brew install ocaml-findlib
About:
OCamlFindlib is the standard build and dependency management tool for the OCaml ecosystem. It provides a 'findlib' system that allows OCaml programs to easily locate and link against installed libraries. Its primary value is simplifying the compilation process by handling library paths and dependencies automatically.
Key Features:
  • Automatic dependency resolution
  • Provides the 'ocamlfind' command-line tool
  • Supports library configuration and META files
  • Integrates with standard OCaml build systems like ocamlmakefile
Use Cases:
  • Compiling OCaml projects that rely on external libraries
  • Installing and managing third-party OCaml packages
  • Creating distributable OCaml applications
Alternatives:
  • Dune – Dune is a modern, more opinionated build system that often replaces findlib for new projects, offering faster builds and integrated dependency management.
  • Opam – Opam is a package manager that handles source compilation and installation, often using findlib internally to manage the resulting libraries.
Version History
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Sep 19, 2026 11:17am 5 REVISION_ONLY 89937630
Jul 12, 2026 3:18pm 4 REVISION_ONLY f2c67e33
Mar 21, 2026 6:11pm 3 REVISION_ONLY 21307ad5
Nov 9, 2024 2:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1b040930
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