CatBase

CatBase

C at Base

Python-like syntax, compiled static language, zero memory overhead, direct C ecosystem access
Simple, Fast, Safe, Cross-platform

Key Features

Python-like Syntax

Curly braces code block, no indentation issues, low learning cost

Compiled Binary

No interpreter needed, direct high-performance machine code

Safe & Pointer-free

Compile-time analysis + global GPA, auto lifecycle, no memory leaks

Native C Library Call

Direct load .so/.a, seamless C ecosystem integration

Statically Typed

Mandatory variable/return types, compile-time error checking

Built-in Capabilities

Multithreading, TCP/HTTP, file, serial, audio built-in

Quick Example


import "/usr/lib/x86_64-linux-gnu/libm.so" as math
from math import sqrt(x: float) -> float
from math import sin(x: float) -> float

def test1() -> int {
    return 10
}

def main() {
    result2:float = math.sqrt(16.0)
    print("math.sqrt(16.0)=", result2)

    int_list:list[int] = [1, 2, 3]
    print(int_list)

    str_list:list[str] = ["a", "b", "c"]
    print(str_list)

    dictx:dict[int, bool] = {1:True,2:True,3:False}
    print(dictx)
    print(dictx[3])

    t1: int = test1()
    print(f"return value:{t1}")
    print("return value:", t1)
    print("return value:" + str(t1))
}

Mission

CatBase is designed for AI application development, replacing C in minimal runtime environments while supporting Python syntax.

CatBase was built for the pursuit of simplicity and performance. We wanted a language that avoids complex C, slow Python, pointers and memory management, while keeping Python's ease of use and C-level performance.

It targets tiny Linux environments and server environments, letting you write reliable, high-performance system programs with minimal effort.