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ActiveTcl
Community edition distribution of the open source Tcl programming language
Version 8.6.4.1 · by ActiveState Software Inc
Official site: activestate.com
About ActiveTcl
Save time in your development cycles by starting with a precompiled Tcl distribution for out-of-the-box installation and standardization across the operating systems you rely on, including Windows, Linux and Mac OS X (as well as Solaris, AIX, and HP-UX in commercial Enterprise Edition). Develop once and deploy successfully across your production environment.
#### Features
* Precompiled Tcl distribution for out-of-the-box installation
* Core Tcl binaries
* TeaPot package manager
* Extended documentation
#### Community
* [Forum](http://community.activestate.com/forums/activetcl)
### Install directory
[`%ChocolateyBinRoot%`](https://github.com/chocolatey/choco/wiki/CreatePackages#installation-paths)
### Edition installed
Free [Community Edition](http://www.activestate.com/languages/compare-editions).
How to install ActiveTcl
- Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
- Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
- Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install activetcl
- Open ActiveTcl once it finishes installing.
Frequently asked questions
Is ActiveTcl free to download?
Yes. The Download button sends you to activestate.com, the developer's official site, where ActiveTcl is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.
What is the latest version of ActiveTcl?
The version listed here is 8.6.4.1, published /Date(1436. The developer's site always has the newest release.
How do I install ActiveTcl from the command line?
With Chocolatey, run: choco install activetcl. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.
Is ActiveTcl safe?
ActiveTcl downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.
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