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clisp for Mac

GNU CLISP, a Common Lisp implementation

Quick answer: clisp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install clisp. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What clisp is

clisp is a command-line tool for macOS: GNU CLISP, a Common Lisp implementation.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install clisp

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install clisp.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install clisp on Mac?

Run brew install clisp in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is clisp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does clisp run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is clisp?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6078 in this catalogue.

What version of clisp is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.49.92.