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frozen for Mac

Header-only, constexpr alternative to gperf for C++14 users

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

What frozen is

frozen is a command-line tool for macOS: header-only, constexpr alternative to gperf for C++14 users.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/serge-sans-paille/frozen.

How to install frozen

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install frozen on Mac?

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

Is frozen open source?

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

Does frozen 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 frozen?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10980 in this catalogue.

What version of frozen is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0.