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smlnj for Mac

Compiler and programming system for Standard ML

Quick answer: smlnj is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install smlnj. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence. It has 108 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What smlnj is

smlnj is a developer tool for macOS: compiler and programming system for Standard ML.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

How to install smlnj

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

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 smlnj on Mac?

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

Is smlnj open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-3-Clause licence.

Does smlnj 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 smlnj?

It was installed 108 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3336 in this catalogue.

What version of smlnj is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.3.