gcc@12 for Mac
GNU compiler collection
brew install gcc@12. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.1 licence. Homebrew recorded 78 installs in the last 30 days. What is gcc@12?
gcc@12 is a macOS command-line tool: GNU compiler collection.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.1 licence.
How to install gcc@12
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install gcc@12.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install gcc@12 on a Mac?
Run brew install gcc@12 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is gcc@12 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.1 licence.
Does gcc@12 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is gcc@12?
Homebrew analytics recorded 78 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #3843 in this catalogue.
What version of gcc@12 is current?
The latest packaged version is 12.5.0.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.