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scons for Mac

Substitute for classic 'make' tool with autoconf/automake functionality

Quick answer: scons is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install scons. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 527 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What scons is

scons is a command-line tool for macOS: substitute for classic 'make' tool with autoconf/automake functionality.

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 scons

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

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 scons on Mac?

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

Is scons open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does scons 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 scons?

It was installed 527 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1492 in this catalogue.

What version of scons is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.11.1.