flex

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Formula Utilities v2.6.4

Fast Lexical Analyzer, generates Scanners (tokenizers)

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Install flex on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install flex`. flex is a Utilities command-line package with version 2.6.4. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Include Homebrew Installation

Install 1 App in Terminal

brew install flex

Source: homebrew/core GitHub Homebrew

Dependencies

gettext

Build Dependencies

help2man

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for flex.

-20.0% vs 90d avg

30 Days

2.0K total installs

65 installs / day avg

90 Days

7.3K total installs

82 installs / day avg

1 Year

33.3K total installs

91 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install flex with Homebrew?

Run brew install flex in Terminal to install flex as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is flex?

flex is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2.6.4.

What should I review before installing flex?

Review the runtime dependencies (gettext) and build dependencies (help2man) along with any caveats before installing.

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