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
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Oct 10, 2024 4:35pm 2 VERSION_BUMP b290fa5d
Oct 10, 2024 8:42am 2 VERSION_BUMP 6790a610
Sep 12, 2024 1:14am 2 VERSION_BUMP 6fa458f5
Feb 24, 2023 5:13pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 88ea2754
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