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Description:
Drop-in replacement for Apple system linker ld

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.2.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: linker macos ios rust developer-tools build-system

Install: brew install bold

About:
Bold is a drop-in replacement for Apple's system linker, ld. It is designed to be faster and more reliable, providing a seamless alternative for developers working on macOS and iOS platforms. The tool aims to improve the linking phase of the build process without requiring changes to existing build scripts.

Key Features:

Drop-in replacement for Apple's ld
Improved performance and speed
Enhanced reliability during linking
Written in Rust for memory safety

Use Cases:

Accelerating build times in large Xcode projects
Resolving linking issues with Apple's default toolchain
Improving CI/CD pipeline efficiency for macOS/iOS apps

Alternatives:

Apple ld – The default system linker; Bold aims to be a faster and more robust alternative.
lld – LLVM's linker; Bold is specifically tailored for the Apple ecosystem and its specific linker behavior.

License: MIT

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, sonoma, ventura

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