opencl-icd-loader for Mac
OpenCL Installable Client Driver (ICD) Loader
brew install opencl-icd-loader. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence.
It has 3 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What opencl-icd-loader is
opencl-icd-loader is a command-line tool for macOS: openCL Installable Client Driver (ICD) Loader.
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 licence.
How to install opencl-icd-loader
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install opencl-icd-loader.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install opencl-icd-loader on Mac?
Run brew install opencl-icd-loader in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is opencl-icd-loader open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 licence.
Does opencl-icd-loader 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 opencl-icd-loader?
It was installed 3 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #10173 in this catalogue.
What version of opencl-icd-loader is current?
The latest packaged version is 2026.05.29.