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re2c for Mac

Generate C-based recognizers from regular expressions

Quick answer: re2c is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install re2c. It is distributed under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence. It has 1,210 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What re2c is

re2c is a command-line tool for macOS: generate C-based recognizers from regular expressions.

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

How to install re2c

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install re2c.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install re2c on Mac?

Run brew install re2c in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is re2c open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LicenseRef-Homebrew-public-domain licence.

Does re2c 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 re2c?

It was installed 1,210 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #926 in this catalogue.

What version of re2c is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.6.