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tclap for Mac

Templatized C++ command-line parser library

Quick answer: tclap is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install tclap. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What tclap is

tclap is a command-line tool for macOS: templatized C++ command-line parser library.

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 tclap

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

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 tclap on Mac?

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

Is tclap open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does tclap 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 tclap?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7298 in this catalogue.

What version of tclap is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.0.