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Description:
Zephyr meta-tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.5.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 11, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: zephyr embedded rtos build-system development
Install: brew install west
About:
West is the official meta-tool for the Zephyr RTOS project, designed to manage multiple Git repositories and build configurations. It simplifies the complex process of setting up and maintaining embedded development environments by handling dependencies and toolchains. Its primary value is streamlining the workflow for developers working with Zephyr's modular architecture.
Key Features:
  • Repository management for multi-repo projects
  • Build system integration and configuration
  • West manifest handling for dependency tracking
  • Extensible command structure
  • Toolchain management
Use Cases:
  • Setting up a Zephyr development environment
  • Managing multiple Git repositories for an embedded project
  • Building and flashing Zephyr applications
  • Managing project dependencies and versions
Alternatives:
  • repo – West is Zephyr-specific and integrates tightly with its build system, while repo is a generic Google tool for managing multiple Git repos.
Version History
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Oct 11, 2025 8:04am 0 VERSION_BUMP a31631b3
Sep 23, 2025 8:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f030702b
Sep 11, 2025 8:57pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 83f237d9
Nov 8, 2024 11:20pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 51eaba5c
Oct 30, 2024 1:15am 0 VERSION_BUMP bd8ea0de
Oct 12, 2024 10:46am 3 VERSION_BUMP f84cc358
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