sbcl
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Description:
Steel Bank Common Lisp system
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.5.10@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @sbclorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: lisp compiler programming-language development common-lisp
Install: brew install sbcl
About:
Steel Bank Common Lisp (SBCL) is a high-performance, open-source Common Lisp compiler. It translates Lisp code into native machine code for efficient execution, providing a robust development environment for complex applications.
Key Features:
  • High-performance native code compilation
  • Strong, static type system with optional type declarations
  • Comprehensive Common Lisp standard compliance
  • Advanced debugging and development tools
  • Multi-threading and concurrency support
Use Cases:
  • Developing high-performance scientific and numerical applications
  • Building complex AI and symbolic reasoning systems
  • Creating extensible software with runtime code reloading
Alternatives:
  • Clozure CL – Another open-source Common Lisp implementation, known for its ease of building and multi-platform support.
  • ECL – Embeddable Common Lisp, designed to be compiled as a shared library for integration into other programs.
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