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Kotlin Native for Mac

LLVM backend for Kotlin

Quick answer: Kotlin Native is a utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask kotlin-native. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 13 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What Kotlin Native is

Kotlin Native is a utility for macOS: LLVM backend for Kotlin.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://kotlinlang.org/docs/reference/native-overview.html.

How to install Kotlin Native

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install Kotlin Native on Mac?

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

Is Kotlin Native open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (JetBrains/kotlin), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does Kotlin Native run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is Kotlin Native?

It was installed 13 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7560 in this catalogue.

What version of Kotlin Native is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.21.