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re-flex for Mac

Regex-centric, fast and flexible scanner generator for C++

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

What re-flex is

re-flex is a command-line tool for macOS: regex-centric, fast and flexible scanner generator for C++.

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 re-flex

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

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 re-flex on Mac?

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

Is re-flex open source?

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

Does re-flex 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 re-flex?

It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10219 in this catalogue.

What version of re-flex is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.5.0.