Quicklisp

Quicklisp is a library manager designed for Common Lisp, according to the vendor. It aims to provide a solution for developers and programmers to download, install, and load over 1,500 libraries. This tool is said to be suitable for companies of all sizes, including software developers, programmers, research institutes, academic institutions, and technology companies.

Key Features

Easy Installation: According to the vendor, Quicklisp can be easily installed on Linux, Mac OS X, and Windows by downloading and loading the quicklisp.lisp file into the Common Lisp implementation. A detached PGP signature file is provided for integrity verification.

Seamless Loading: After the initial installation, Quicklisp can reportedly be loaded into a Common Lisp session by loading the quicklisp/setup.lisp file. The path can be adjusted if installed in a different location or if the implementation does not support the ~ pathname syntax.

Efficient Library Management: Quicklisp is said to provide the ql:quickload command to load software, automatically downloading any necessary supporting software. The ql:uninstall command allows for easy removal of software, including the deletion of tarball archives, unpacked source files, Quicklisp metadata files, and clearing of ASDF's system cache.

System Discovery: The ql:system-apropos command, according to the vendor, enables users to find out what systems are available in Quicklisp, providing access to a wide range of libraries.

Init File Integration: Users can reportedly add code to their init file using ql:add-to-init-file, ensuring that Quicklisp is loaded whenever their Common Lisp session starts.

SLIME Configuration: Quicklisp, as claimed by the vendor, offers the ql:quickload command to load and configure SLIME (Superior Lisp Interaction Mode for Emacs), enhancing the development experience.

Regular Updates: According to the vendor, Quicklisp provides an update feature to keep software up to date, with updates typically available once per month. The Quicklisp client can be updated separately, usually a few times per year.

Version Control: Quicklisp allows users to revert to a previous set of libraries if needed, providing flexibility and control over library versions, according to the vendor.

Dependency Tracking: The ql:who-depends-on command, as claimed by the vendor, enables users to identify what systems depend on a particular system, facilitating efficient management of dependencies.