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squeak · v6.0,22148
6
7.0
Smalltalk programming system
brew install --cask squeak 5
30-day installs
25
90-day installs
97
365-day installs
Install trend
Trust Score 6/10
✓ Open source (Apache-2.0) +3
✗ Active development +0
✓ Licensed +1
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0
Review
Mar 11, 2026Squeak is a Smalltalk programming system offering a unique environment for developers interested in this older, less common language. It leverages Rust for event-driven programming, providing a modern twist on classic Smalltalk.
Provides a programming environment for Smalltalk development.
Maturity: The project is mature with recent updates, though the community is relatively small.
Community: Hacker News shows some interest with multiple mentions, though Reddit has no discussions.
Pros
- + Unique programming environment for Smalltalk enthusiasts
- + Modern implementation using Rust
- + Open-source under Apache-2.0 license
Cons
- - No auto-update feature
- - Limited community engagement
Community Mentions
hackernews
hackernews
Jul 2022 State of the SqueakPhone
hackernews
hackernews
Aug 2015 Squeak 5 is out
hackernews
Feb 2015 SqueakJS – A Squeak VM in JavaScript
Positive sentiment Negative sentiment Neutral / unknown
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