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binutils for Mac

GNU binary tools for native development

Quick answer: binutils is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install binutils. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-only licence. It has 3,199 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What binutils is

binutils is a command-line tool for macOS: GNU binary tools for native development.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-only licence.

How to install binutils

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install binutils.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install binutils on Mac?

Run brew install binutils in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is binutils open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later AND GPL-3.0-or-later AND LGPL-2.0-or-later AND LGPL-3.0-only licence.

Does binutils run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is binutils?

It was installed 3,199 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #478 in this catalogue.

What version of binutils is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.47.