glibc ☆
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Description:
GNU C Library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: c-library linux compatibility system-library gnu
Install: brew install glibc
About:
Glibc (GNU C Library) is the core system library providing essential APIs for C programs, including system calls, string operations, and math functions. While macOS includes its own libc, Homebrew provides a newer glibc for compatibility with Linux software compiled against specific GNU libc versions. This formula ensures developers can build and run Linux-targeted applications that require modern glibc features.
Key Features:
  • Provides modern GNU C Library APIs for Linux compatibility
  • Enables execution of Linux binaries requiring specific glibc versions
  • Essential dependency for many Linux-focused development tools
  • Maintained formula with recent glibc releases
Use Cases:
  • Running Linux binaries on macOS via containerization or virtualization
  • Developing cross-platform C/C++ applications targeting Linux systems
  • Building software that requires newer glibc features than system libraries provide
Alternatives:
  • musl – Lightweight alternative to glibc, but less feature-complete and not binary-compatible
  • system libc (libSystem) – macOS native libc; incompatible with Linux glibc binaries
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 18, 2026 2:53pm 0 REVISION_ONLY e6f52d88
Nov 18, 2024 5:55am 1 VERSION_BUMP 558c0835
Aug 2, 2024 12:37pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 0b96dc9a
Jul 31, 2024 11:25pm 1 VERSION_BUMP ec45d4d2
Jul 13, 2024 5:23pm 1 VERSION_BUMP ae96906e
Aug 5, 2023 11:41am 1 VERSION_BUMP 5bc9daf1
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