CLAN CMU

Use this command to install CLAN:

winget install --id=CMU.CLAN -e

The acronym CLAN stands for Computerized Language ANalysis. CLAN is designed specifically to analyze data transcribed in the CHAT format. This is the format used in the various segments of the TalkBank system.

CLAN is a specialized software tool designed for analyzing data transcribed in the CHAT format, which is widely used within the TalkBank system. It serves as a comprehensive platform for linguistic and conversational research, enabling users to process, edit, and analyze language data efficiently.

Key Features:

CHAT and CA Format Support: The CLAN editor allows users to work with files in both CHAT (Computerized Language ANalysis) and CA (Conversation Analysis) formats.
Multimedia Integration: Supports audio and video playback, enabling researchers to link media directly to transcribed text for enhanced analysis.
Data Validation and Coding: Offers tools for validating data integrity and adding codes or annotations to files.
Cross-Platform Compatibility: Available on Windows, Mac OS X (10.15+), and Unix systems, with specific features tailored to each platform.
Font Support: Utilizes fonts like Arial Unicode MS for Roman and non-Roman orthographies.
Analysis Commands: A dedicated Commands window provides access to various data analysis programs, with results displayed in the CLAN Output window.

Audience & Benefit:
Ideal for linguists, sociologists, and researchers specializing in conversation analysis or corpus linguistics. CLAN empowers users to streamline their research workflows by integrating transcription, annotation, and analysis into a single application, facilitating deeper insights into language patterns and discourse structures.

CLAN can be installed via winget, ensuring seamless setup across supported platforms.