perl-build ☆

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Description:
Perl builder

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: perl compiler installer version-management developer-tools

Install: brew install perl-build

About:
Perl-Build is a command-line utility that simplifies the process of compiling and installing Perl interpreters from source. It automatically handles downloading, configuring, and building specific versions of Perl, managing dependencies and build options. This tool is essential for developers who need to manage multiple Perl versions or require a custom build configuration for their environment.

Key Features:

Automated downloading and compiling of Perl versions
Supports custom build configurations and options
Simplifies managing multiple Perl installations
Integrates with perlbrew for version management

Use Cases:

Setting up a specific Perl version not available via system package managers
Developing and testing Perl applications across multiple interpreter versions
Compiling Perl with specific optimizations or threading support

Alternatives:

plenv – plenv manages Perl versions via shims, while Perl-Build focuses specifically on the compilation and installation process.
System Package Manager – Package managers offer pre-compiled binaries but lack flexibility for custom builds or specific version management.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 8:37am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f95c4d4d