zxcc ☆

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Description:
CP/M 2/3 emulator for cross-compiling and CP/M tools under UNIX

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: cpm emulator retrocomputing cross-compile legacy

Install: brew install zxcc

About:
Zxcc is a Unix-based emulator that executes CP/M 2.2 and 3.0 programs on modern systems. It enables developers to run legacy CP/M software, including assemblers and compilers, without needing a vintage operating system. This makes it an essential tool for retrocomputing enthusiasts and those maintaining or cross-compiling for CP/M platforms.

Key Features:

Emulates CP/M 2.2 and 3.0 environments on Unix-like systems
Executes original CP/M binaries directly without modification
Includes support for standard CP/M tools like ASM, M80, and LINK-80
Provides transparent file system access between Unix and CP/M

Use Cases:

Running legacy CP/M development tools on a modern Linux or macOS workstation
Testing and executing CP/M software for retrocomputing projects
Cross-compiling and linking programs for CP/M target systems

Alternatives:

curses-emu – Alternative CP/M emulator, but Zxcc is more focused on toolchain execution.
DOSBox – General x86 emulator; not specialized for CP/M architecture or tools.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 7:13pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9ee0312d