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Description:
Generate compilation database for clang tooling
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.1.6@15  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: clang compilation-database c++ static-analysis developer-tools
Install: brew install bear
About:
Bear is a tool that generates a compilation database in JSON format for clang tooling. It works by intercepting the build process to capture compiler calls and their arguments. This enables static analysis tools, IDEs, and other utilities to understand the project structure accurately.
Key Features:
  • Intercepts build commands to capture compilation flags
  • Generates standard JSON Compilation Database (compile_commands.json)
  • Compatible with clang-based tools like clangd, clang-tidy, and clang-query
  • Supports various build systems (Make, CMake, Autotools, etc.)
Use Cases:
  • Enabling code intelligence and auto-completion in editors using clangd
  • Running static analysis tools (e.g., clang-tidy) on existing codebases
  • Refactoring C/C++ projects with clang-refactor or clang-apply-replacements
Alternatives:
  • intercept-build (scan-build) – Part of the Clang static analyzer; Bear is often more robust for complex build systems.
  • compiledb – Python-based generator; Bear is generally faster and handles more edge cases.
License: GPL-3.0-or-later
Dependencies: abseil, fmt, grpc, nlohmann-json, protobuf, spdlog
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
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