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mlton for Mac

Whole-program, optimizing compiler for Standard ML

Quick answer: mlton is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install mlton. It is distributed under the HPND licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What mlton is

mlton is a command-line tool for macOS: whole-program, optimizing compiler 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 HPND licence.

How to install mlton

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install mlton on Mac?

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

Is mlton open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the HPND licence.

Does mlton 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 mlton?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8180 in this catalogue.

What version of mlton is current?

The latest packaged version is 20241230.