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lldb for Mac

Next generation, high-performance debugger

Quick answer: lldb is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lldb. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence. It has 645 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lldb is

lldb is a developer tool for macOS: next generation, high-performance debugger.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence.

How to install lldb

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

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 lldb on Mac?

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

Is lldb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence.

Does lldb 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 lldb?

It was installed 645 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1326 in this catalogue.

What version of lldb is current?

The latest packaged version is 23.1.4.