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Description:
Modern CLI scripts made easy

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cli automation developer-tools scripting productivity

Install: brew install rad

About:
Rad is a modern CLI tool designed to simplify the creation and management of command-line scripts. It provides a streamlined workflow for developers to write, organize, and execute scripts with minimal boilerplate. By focusing on ease of use and rapid development, Rad helps streamline repetitive tasks and enhance developer productivity.

Key Features:

Simple, declarative syntax for defining commands
Automatic command discovery and execution
Integrated help generation and argument parsing
Zero-config setup for rapid script development

Use Cases:

Building internal developer tooling and automation scripts
Creating unified CLI entry points for projects
Automating repetitive daily tasks and workflows

Alternatives:

click – Python library for creating CLI interfaces; requires more boilerplate than rad.
bashly – Generates CLI tools from YAML; rad focuses on direct script execution without code generation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 16, 2025 2:25pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ae8f1f20
Dec 13, 2025 4:18pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1672fd33