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cc65 for Mac

6502 C compiler

Quick answer: cc65 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cc65. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 152 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cc65 is

cc65 is a command-line tool for macOS: 6502 C compiler.

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

How to install cc65

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cc65.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cc65 on Mac?

Run brew install cc65 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cc65 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does cc65 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 cc65?

It was installed 152 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2811 in this catalogue.

What version of cc65 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.19.