tcc ☆

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Description:
Tiny C compiler

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c-compiler development c-language toolchain tiny

Install: brew install tcc

About:
TCC, or Tiny C Compiler, is an extremely small and fast C compiler that can compile and execute C code directly without needing a separate linker. It supports standard C and includes a preprocessor, compiler, and assembler in one lightweight binary. Its main value proposition is enabling rapid C development and scripting, making it ideal for quick prototyping and on-the-fly code execution.

Key Features:

Ultra-fast compilation and direct execution
Small and lightweight binary
Supports standard C (C99)
Includes a preprocessor and assembler
Can run C scripts like a scripting language

Use Cases:

Rapid prototyping and testing of C code snippets
Embedding a C compiler into larger applications
Creating C-based scripts for system tasks

Alternatives:

GCC – GCC is the standard, highly optimizing compiler but is much larger and slower for simple tasks.
Clang – Clang offers modern features and diagnostics but is also a heavier toolchain compared to TCC.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 3:16pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	21b7acc4