truffle
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Description:
Development environment, testing framework and asset pipeline for Ethereum
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 5.11.5@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 23, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @trufflesuite  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ethereum blockchain smart-contracts solidity dapp development
Install: brew install truffle
About:
Truffle is a world-class development environment, testing framework, and asset pipeline for Ethereum. It simplifies the process of compiling, deploying, and testing smart contracts on the EVM. Its value proposition lies in providing a comprehensive, standardized toolchain that streamlines the entire dApp development lifecycle.
Key Features:
  • Smart contract compilation and migration management
  • Built-in automated testing with Mocha and Chai
  • Interactive console for contract interaction
  • Network management for connecting to various Ethereum networks
Use Cases:
  • Developing and deploying Solidity-based smart contracts
  • Automating testing for decentralized applications (dApps)
  • Managing complex dApp project architectures
Alternatives:
  • Hardhat – Hardhat is a more modern alternative with a flexible plugin system and superior debugging capabilities via console.log.
  • Foundry – Foundry is a fast, portable, and modular toolkit for Ethereum application development, written in Rust.
Version History
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Nov 23, 2025 12:39am 0 VERSION_BUMP 73625651
Sep 12, 2025 3:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 844c762e