picoc ☆
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Description:
C interpreter for scripting
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-interpreter embedded scripting lightweight development
Install: brew install picoc
About:
Picoc is a lightweight, embeddable C interpreter designed for scripting and configuration tasks. It allows C code to be executed dynamically within larger applications or on resource-constrained devices. Its primary value is providing C-like scripting capabilities without the overhead of a full compiler toolchain.
Key Features:
  • Embeddable architecture for easy integration into host applications
  • Supports a subset of standard C with dynamic typing
  • Minimal memory footprint suitable for embedded systems
  • No external dependencies, written in portable C
Use Cases:
  • Adding scripting capabilities to embedded firmware
  • Configuration and automation on low-resource devices
  • Rapid prototyping of C logic without compilation cycles
Alternatives:
  • Lua – More mature scripting language with different syntax, often preferred for complex logic
  • TinyCC – A small C compiler that can JIT compile, offering full C compliance vs Picoc's interpreter approach
Version History
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Oct 26, 2024 9:51pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 3eec2b65
Sep 11, 2024 8:54am 1 VERSION_BUMP 3c0393cb
Nov 25, 2022 5:04am 1 VERSION_BUMP d6e1fac0
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