Factor

factor · v0.102

6.0

Programming language

brew install --cask factor

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Note: To use factor, you may need to add the $APPDIR/factor directory to your PATH environment variable, e.g. (for Bash shell): export PATH=$APPDIR/factor:"$PATH"

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Install trend

Trust Score 2/10

✗ Open source +0

✗ Active development +0

✗ Licensed +0

✗ No auto-updates +0

✓ Not deprecated +1

✓ Established (>1yr) +1

✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v0.102

4d ago0.101→0.102

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Factor is a unique, stack-based programming language designed for extensibility and flexibility, making it ideal for developers exploring alternative programming paradigms. Its focus on modularity and a strong community support base adds to its appeal for experimental software development.

Factor is a programming language designed for software development, emphasizing a concatenative, stack-based approach.

Maturity: The project appears stable, though it lacks active updates and has low recent installations, suggesting limited current activity.

Community: No relevant community discussion about Factor was found, as mentions on Hacker News and Reddit pertain to unrelated topics.

Pros

+ Unique and flexible programming paradigm
+ Highly extensible and modular design
+ Strong community support and resources

Cons

- No auto-update feature
- Low adoption and usage metrics

Community Mentions

Jan 2026 Why do so many people, who use two-factor authentication daily, act like it's their first time ever using it?

Sep 2025 Apple CEO Tim Cook: "Tariffs are a motivating factor for any business right now."

Mar 2025 Why is Apple not producing a Mac mini with a screen in this form factor again?

hackernews

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7.0

Open source implementation of Microsoft's .NET Framework

Developer Tools 67 installs/mo

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