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Description:
Implementation of the AT&T Plan 9 shell
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: shell plan9 command-line rc scripting
Install: brew install rc
About:
Rc is a command-line shell developed for Bell Labs' Plan 9 operating system. It features a simple, C-like syntax and offers advanced scripting capabilities, including distinct list and string data types, and comprehensive built-in functions for robust automation.
Key Features:
  • C-like syntax for familiar scripting
  • Distinct list and string data types
  • Comprehensive built-in functions
  • Clean and simple design philosophy
Use Cases:
  • System administration and automation scripting
  • Interactive command-line environment for power users
  • Learning principles of advanced Unix-like shell design
Alternatives:
  • bash – Bash is the GNU standard shell with broader adoption and POSIX compliance, while rc offers a simpler, more consistent syntax.
  • zsh – Zsh provides extensive user customization and plugins, whereas rc focuses on a minimalist and powerful core.
Version History
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Sep 14, 2024 10:11pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b33cd055
Nov 29, 2022 1:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP 88dca3dc
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