gdb

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Formula Development v17.2

GNU debugger

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Install gdb on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install gdb`. gdb is a Development command-line package with version 17.2. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Include Homebrew Installation

Install 1 App in Terminal

brew install gdb

Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

gmp mpfr ncurses python@3.14 readline xz zstd

Build Dependencies

pkgconf texinfo

Installation Notes

gdb requires special privileges to access Mach ports.
You will need to codesign the binary. For instructions, see:

  https://sourceware.org/gdb/wiki/PermissionsDarwin

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for gdb.

-19.4% vs 90d avg

30 Days

1.3K total installs

44 installs / day avg

90 Days

4.9K total installs

54 installs / day avg

1 Year

26.9K total installs

74 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install gdb with Homebrew?

Run brew install gdb in Terminal to install gdb as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is gdb?

gdb is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 17.2.

What should I review before installing gdb?

Review the runtime dependencies (gmp, mpfr, ncurses, python@3.14, readline, xz, zstd) and build dependencies (pkgconf, texinfo) along with any caveats before installing.

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