smlnj ☆

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Description:
Compiler for the Standard ML '97 programming language

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 110.99.9@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: sml compiler functional-programming ml development

Install: brew install --cask smlnj

About:
Standard ML of New Jersey (SML/NJ) is a robust, open-source compiler for the Standard ML '97 programming language. It provides a comprehensive environment for developing functional programming applications, featuring a native code compiler for high performance and an interactive REPL for rapid prototyping.

Key Features:

Native code compiler for multiple architectures
Interactive REPL environment
Comprehensive module system
Extensive libraries for systems programming

Use Cases:

Academic research and teaching functional programming
Developing compilers and language tools
Prototyping complex algorithms in a pure functional setting

Alternatives:

MLton – MLton is a whole-program optimizing compiler, while SML/NJ provides an interactive development environment.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 23, 2025 3:48pm	110.99.9	0	VERSION_BUMP	0646b836
Aug 2, 2023 7:54pm	110.99.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	6b2c568d