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Description:
Scala-based build system

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.7.7@2 | Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: scala build-tool development java automation

Install: brew install sbuild

About:
SBuild is a lightweight, Scala-based build tool designed as a modern alternative to systems like Make or Ant. It leverages the Scala language to provide a powerful, scriptable build environment with strong type safety. Its main value proposition is offering a flexible and concise way to define complex build processes for Scala and Java projects.

Key Features:

Scala-based scripting for powerful build definitions
Incremental build support for efficiency
Flexible dependency management
Extensible through a plugin architecture

Use Cases:

Automating compilation and packaging of Scala applications
Managing complex build pipelines with custom logic
Replacing legacy build systems with a more modern, type-safe alternative

Alternatives:

sbt – sbt is the de-facto standard for Scala builds but can be complex; SBuild offers a more lightweight and script-centric alternative.
Maven – Maven uses XML for declarative builds, whereas SBuild uses Scala for imperative/scripted builds, offering more flexibility.
Gradle – Gradle is a highly popular, general-purpose build tool with a Groovy/Kotlin DSL; SBuild is a more niche, Scala-focused tool.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 24, 2025 10:57am	0.7.7	2	VERSION_BUMP	9d383d30
Dec 4, 2024 2:09pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	86510a64