tcl86
Port variant std
Summary Tool Command Language
Package version 8.6.16_1
Homepage http://www.tcl.tk/
Keywords lang
Maintainer nobody
License Tcl/Tk License
Other variants There are no other variants.
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Last modified 12 JUL 2025, 15:47:47 UTC
Port created 27 APR 2017, 14:52:45 UTC
Subpackage Descriptions
set This is the tcl86:std metapackage. It pulls in all subpackages of tcl86:std.
primary This is Tcl version 8.6, an embeddable tool command language. Tcl (Tool Command Language) is a very powerful but easy to learn dynamic programming language, suitable for a very wide range of uses, including web and desktop applications, networking, administration, testing and many more. Open source and business-friendly, Tcl is a mature yet evolving language that is truly cross platform, easily deployed and highly extensible.
dev This is the developer subpackage of the tcl86:std port. It may contain headers, pc files, static and PIC libraries and SO links.
tools This package contains the Tcl 8.6 program.
man This is the man page subpackage of the tcl86:std port.
Configuration Switches (platform-specific settings discarded)
This port has no build options.
Package Dependencies by Type
Runtime (only) tcl86:primary:std (tools subpackage)
Download groups
main mirror://SF/tcl/Tcl/8.6.16
Distribution File Information
91cb8fa61771c63c262efb553059b7c7ad6757afa5857af6265e4b0bdc2a14a5 11678979 tcltk/tcl8.6.16-src.tar.gz
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