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Description:
Unit testing tool

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: testing shell development posix unit-testing

Install: brew install roundup

About:
Roundup is a POSIX-compliant shell-based unit testing framework designed for simplicity and portability. It allows developers to write tests using standard shell syntax, making it ideal for testing shell scripts and command-line tools. Its minimal dependencies and straightforward output provide a clear pass/fail reporting mechanism.

Key Features:

POSIX shell compliant for maximum portability
Minimal dependencies (no interpreters required)
Simple, readable test syntax
Clean, concise output reporting

Use Cases:

Unit testing shell scripts and bash scripts
Testing command-line interface (CLI) tools
Continuous integration pipelines for system utilities

Alternatives:

shunit2 – Similar shell-based testing, but shunit2 is bash-specific while Roundup aims for strict POSIX compliance
bats – Bats offers more advanced features but requires Bash, whereas Roundup is more lightweight

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