distcc ☆

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Description:
Distributed compiler client and server

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 3.4@3 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: compiler distributed build-tool c++ c development

Install: brew install distcc

About:
distcc is a distributed C/C++ compiler that distributes build tasks across multiple machines on a network. It dramatically speeds up compilation times by leveraging idle CPU cycles from other computers. It works seamlessly with GCC, Clang, and other compilers, integrating easily into existing build systems like Make.

Key Features:

Distributes compilation across networked machines
Supports GCC, Clang, and other compilers
Minimal configuration required
Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)

Use Cases:

Accelerating large software builds in development teams
Reducing CI/CD pipeline compilation times
Utilizing older hardware as build nodes

Alternatives:

Incredibuild – Commercial solution with more advanced features but requires licensing
ccache – Caches previous compilations locally rather than distributing across network

License: GPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: python@3.14

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2024 4:35pm		2	VERSION_BUMP	b290fa5d
Oct 10, 2024 8:42am		2	VERSION_BUMP	6790a610