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Description:
Simple revision control: RCS reloaded with a modern UI
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.41@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 24, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: version-control rcs developer-tools cli file-management
Install: brew install src
About:
src is a modernized version control tool that simplifies the management of file revisions using the RCS backend. It provides a streamlined command-line interface that handles file locking, logging, and history tracking automatically. This tool is ideal for users who need simple version control without the overhead of distributed systems like Git.
Key Features:
  • Automatic file locking and revision tracking
  • Simple CLI with intuitive commands
  • Human-readable change logs
  • Zero-configuration setup
  • RCS backend compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Managing configuration files on servers
  • Versioning scripts and documentation
  • Simple personal project tracking
Alternatives:
  • git – More powerful but complex; better for collaborative projects
  • rcs – Direct predecessor; src provides a modern UI wrapper
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 24, 2025 10:40am 1.41 0 VERSION_BUMP b7339114
Oct 29, 2025 9:25pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 09e75638
Oct 13, 2024 1:07pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 980d78df
Jun 13, 2024 8:32pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d854867d
Jan 2, 2024 8:47am 0 VERSION_BUMP 13fa45ba
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