cl-autowrap
Automatically generates complete Common Lisp foreign function interface (FFI) wrappers from C header files using c2ffi.
What is cl-autowrap?
cl-autowrap is a Common Lisp tool that automatically generates comprehensive foreign function interface (FFI) bindings from C header files. It uses c2ffi to parse C definitions and produces architecture-specific specification files, enabling seamless interaction with C libraries without requiring users to have compilers or header files. The tool focuses on performance, convenience, and completeness, allowing developers to quickly transition from C interfacing to 'lispifying' their code with minimal manual intervention.
Common Lisp developers who need to interface with C libraries, particularly those working on projects that require extensive FFI bindings, such as wrapping system libraries or third-party C APIs. It is also suitable for developers who want to avoid manual FFI definition writing and prefer automated, architecture-specific binding generation.
Developers choose cl-autowrap because it automates the entire FFI binding process with a single command like (c-include "file.h"), generating thin wrappers, recursive accessors, and full metadata without requiring compilers or header files for end-users. Its unique selling points include support for complex C features like bitfields, anonymous structs, and libffi integration for struct-by-value calls, along with flexible configuration for symbol renaming and package management.
Overview
(c-include "file.h") => complete FFI wrapper
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