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spirv-tools for Mac

API and commands for processing SPIR-V modules

Quick answer: spirv-tools is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install spirv-tools. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 licence. It has 504 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What spirv-tools is

spirv-tools is a command-line tool for macOS: API and commands for processing SPIR-V modules.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/KhronosGroup/SPIRV-Tools.

How to install spirv-tools

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install spirv-tools on Mac?

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

Is spirv-tools open source?

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

Does spirv-tools 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 spirv-tools?

It was installed 504 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1532 in this catalogue.

What version of spirv-tools is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.4.363.0.