scons ☆
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Description:
Substitute for classic 'make' tool with autoconf/automake functionality
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.10.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-system c++ python make compilation
Install: brew install scons
About:
SCons is a software construction tool implemented in Python. It serves as a modern replacement for classic Make, offering superior functionality similar to autoconf and automake. It uses Python scripts for configuration and provides faster, more reliable builds across platforms.
Key Features:
  • Automatic dependency tracking
  • Built-in support for C/C++, Java, and other languages
  • Parallel builds to speed up compilation
  • Configuration files are Python scripts
  • Global #include file dependency analysis
Use Cases:
  • Building C/C++ software projects
  • Automating compilation processes
  • Managing complex build dependencies
Alternatives:
  • make – Classic build tool; SCons offers automatic dependency tracking and Python configuration
  • cmake – Meta-build system; SCons is a direct build tool without an extra generation step
Version History
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Nov 16, 2025 11:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3aa4cc57
Oct 2, 2025 9:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f91149b9
Aug 26, 2025 6:08am 0 VERSION_BUMP f2116b2f
Oct 10, 2024 8:46am 0 VERSION_BUMP 9dabcaa0
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