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llvm@21

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Formula Development v21.1.8

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Install llvm@21 on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install llvm@21`. llvm@21 is a Development command-line package with version 21.1.8. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install llvm@21
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Installation Notes

CLANG_CONFIG_FILE_SYSTEM_DIR: $HOMEBREW_PREFIX/etc/clang
CLANG_CONFIG_FILE_USER_DIR:   ~/.config/clang

LLD is now provided in a separate formula:
  brew install lld@21

Using `clang`, `clang++`, etc., requires a CLT installation at `/Library/Developer/CommandLineTools`.
If you don't want to install the CLT, you can write appropriate configuration files pointing to your
SDK at ~/.config/clang.

To use the bundled libunwind please use the following LDFLAGS:
  LDFLAGS="-L$HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/llvm@21/lib/unwind -lunwind"

To use the bundled libc++ please use the following LDFLAGS:
  LDFLAGS="-L$HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/llvm@21/lib/c++ -L$HOMEBREW_PREFIX/opt/llvm@21/lib/unwind -lunwind"
Features newer than system libc++ will require the following define to enable:
  CPPFLAGS="-D_LIBCPP_DISABLE_AVAILABILITY"

NOTE: You probably want to use the libunwind and libc++ provided by macOS unless you know what you're doing.

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for llvm@21.

-19.1% vs 90d avg
30 Days
2.7K total installs
90 installs / day avg
90 Days
10.0K total installs
111 installs / day avg
1 Year
65.2K total installs
179 installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install llvm@21 with Homebrew?

Run brew install llvm@21 in Terminal to install llvm@21 as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is llvm@21?

llvm@21 is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 21.1.8.

What should I review before installing llvm@21?

Review the runtime dependencies (zstd) and build dependencies (cmake, ninja, python@3.14) along with any caveats before installing.

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