pcre2

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Formula Development v10.47

Perl compatible regular expressions library with a new API

When to use

Perl compatible regular expressions library with a new API. Use pcre2 when you want a widely used development command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 2.5M installs over the last year.

About

Install pcre2 on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install pcre2`. pcre2 is a Development command-line package with version 10.47. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install pcre2
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for pcre2.

-9.0% vs 90d avg
30 Days
142.6K total installs
4.8K installs / day avg
90 Days
470.3K total installs
5.2K installs / day avg
1 Year
2.5M total installs
6.8K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install pcre2 with Homebrew?

Run brew install pcre2 in Terminal to install pcre2 as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is pcre2?

pcre2 is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 10.47.

What should I review before installing pcre2?

Review any caveats, conflicts, license details, and the official homepage before installing.

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