Babashka Babashka
winget install --id=Babashka.Babashka -e Babashka is a native Clojure interpreter for scripting with fast startup. Its main goal is to leverage Clojure in places where you would be using bash otherwise.
Babashka is a native Clojure interpreter designed to enable fast scripting with the power of Clojure. Its primary purpose is to serve as an alternative to bash for scenarios where you need the flexibility and expressiveness of a modern programming language while maintaining the simplicity and portability of shell scripting.
Key Features:
- Fast startup: Optimized for quick execution, making it suitable for scripts that are invoked frequently.
- Cross-platform compatibility: Runs on Linux, macOS, and Windows, ensuring consistent behavior across environments.
- Scripting integration: Seamlessly integrates with existing shell tools and workflows through
babashka.script. - GraalVM support: Leverages GraalVM for efficient execution, enabling faster performance compared to traditional Clojure setups.
Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for developers and scripters who value the productivity of Clojure but need the lightweight nature of shell scripting. Babashka allows users to write maintainable, readable scripts that can be executed quickly and consistently across platforms, reducing development time and enhancing workflow efficiency. It can be installed via winget, making setup straightforward.