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gambit-scheme for Mac

Implementation of the Scheme Language

Quick answer: gambit-scheme is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install gambit-scheme. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 1,176 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What gambit-scheme is

gambit-scheme is a command-line tool for macOS: implementation of the Scheme Language.

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

How to install gambit-scheme

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

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 gambit-scheme on Mac?

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

Is gambit-scheme open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.

Does gambit-scheme 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 gambit-scheme?

It was installed 1,176 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #938 in this catalogue.

What version of gambit-scheme is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.9.8.