i386-elf-gdb
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Description:
GNU debugger for i386-elf cross development
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 16.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: debugger embedded cross-compile i386 toolchain
Install: brew install i386-elf-gdb
About:
i386-elf-gdb is a specialized build of the GNU Debugger (GDB) configured to target the i386 architecture in a bare-metal or embedded environment without a host operating system. It enables developers to debug 32-bit x86 code, set breakpoints, inspect memory, and analyze registers for kernels, bootloaders, and firmware.
Key Features:
  • Debugging for i386 bare-metal targets
  • Hardware watchpoints and memory inspection
  • Scriptable debugging via GDB commands
  • Integration with QEMU and other simulators
Use Cases:
  • Developing and debugging 32-bit x86 bootloaders
  • Debugging embedded firmware or kernels
  • Analyzing low-level assembly and memory issues
Alternatives:
  • lldb – LLVM debugger with growing cross-platform support, but less mature for i386-elf targets
  • gdb-multiarch – General-purpose GDB with broad architecture support; may require manual configuration for i386-elf
Version History
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Dec 20, 2025 5:55pm 16.3 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f21cb2c
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