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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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 14, 2024 10:11pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b33cd055