sword ☆

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Description:
Cross-platform tools to write Bible software

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.9.0@0 | Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: library bible c++ cross-platform sdk

Install: brew install sword

About:
Sword is a robust, cross-platform C++ library designed for developers building Bible software. It provides a comprehensive framework for accessing, searching, and rendering text from a vast array of biblical texts and related resources. Its core value lies in standardizing the complex task of handling diverse scripture formats and modules.

Key Features:

Extensive module support for texts, commentaries, and dictionaries
Powerful search and text rendering capabilities
Cross-platform C++ library with language bindings
Extensible architecture for adding new formats and sources

Use Cases:

Developing desktop or mobile Bible study applications
Integrating scripture search and display into web services
Creating academic tools for theological research

Alternatives:

JSword – Java-based implementation of the Sword protocol, ideal for JVM-based applications.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 15, 2025 5:03pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	4eba4612
Sep 13, 2024 12:15am		0	VERSION_BUMP	65f13923