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lpeg for Mac

Parsing Expression Grammars For Lua

Quick answer: lpeg is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lpeg. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 53 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lpeg is

lpeg is a command-line tool for macOS: parsing Expression Grammars For Lua.

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

How to install lpeg

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

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 lpeg on Mac?

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

Is lpeg open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does lpeg 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 lpeg?

It was installed 53 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4492 in this catalogue.

What version of lpeg is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.0.