tradcpp ☆

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Description:
K&R-style C preprocessor

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c-preprocessor legacy development c-language unix

Install: brew install tradcpp

About:
Tradcpp is a classic, K&R-style C preprocessor implementation. It provides macro expansion, file inclusion, and conditional compilation, adhering to the original Unix conventions. This tool is valuable for maintaining legacy codebases or for projects requiring a minimal, standards-compliant preprocessing utility.

Key Features:

Adheres to K&R C preprocessing standards
Lightweight and minimal implementation
Handles macros, file inclusion, and conditionals
Suitable for legacy and embedded systems development

Use Cases:

Compiling legacy C code that relies on traditional preprocessor behavior
Embedded systems development requiring minimal toolchain dependencies
Educational purposes for understanding C preprocessing fundamentals

Alternatives:

cpp (GNU) – The GNU C Preprocessor is part of GCC and supports modern standards like C99/C11, whereas Tradcpp focuses on the older K&R standard.
Clang Preprocessor – Part of the LLVM toolchain, offering fast processing and modern diagnostics, but is a much larger dependency than Tradcpp.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 2:29am		0	VERSION_BUMP	5bb7a15a