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Description:
Automatic build tool for all your needs

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: build-automation developer-tools task-runner productivity

Install: brew install snag

About:
Snag is a lightweight build automation tool designed to simplify the process of compiling and managing software projects. It provides a declarative configuration approach to define build steps, dependencies, and tasks, reducing the complexity often found in traditional build systems. By focusing on speed and minimal configuration, it helps developers automate repetitive tasks and maintain consistent build environments.

Key Features:

Declarative YAML-based configuration
Fast dependency resolution and task execution
Cross-platform support (macOS, Linux, Windows)
Simple CLI interface with minimal setup

Use Cases:

Automating build pipelines for small to medium-sized projects
Managing dependencies and compilation steps for local development
Replacing complex Makefiles with a simpler, modern alternative

Alternatives:

Make – Make is a ubiquitous build tool but uses complex syntax; Snag offers a simpler, declarative approach.
Rake – Rake requires Ruby knowledge; Snag is language-agnostic and easier for non-Rubyists.
CMake – CMake is heavy and complex for native projects; Snag is lightweight and focused on task automation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 8, 2024 11:20pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	887cff1d
Sep 14, 2024 9:44pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f649dd50