h2ph
converts C header files to Perl headers
TLDR
Convert C header to Perl
$ h2ph [header.h]
Process system headers$ cd /usr/include && h2ph -r -l *.h
Output to specific directory$ h2ph -d [/usr/lib/perl5] [header.h]
Recursive processing$ h2ph -r [sys/types.h]
SYNOPSIS
h2ph [options] [files]
DESCRIPTION
h2ph converts C header files to Perl headers. It translates #define macros and constant definitions for use in Perl programs.
The tool creates .ph files that Perl can require. It's used to access system constants defined in C headers from Perl code.
PARAMETERS
FILES
C header files to convert.-d DIR
Output directory.-r
Recursive processing.-l
Symbolic links for duplicates.-a
Generate autoload code.-D DIR
Search directory.--help
Display help information.
CAVEATS
Only handles simple #defines. Complex macros not translated. Output may need manual fixes.
HISTORY
h2ph has been part of Perl since early versions, enabling access to system constants from Perl programs.