i686-elf-grub ☆

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Description:
GNU GRUB bootloader for i686-elf

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: bootloader cross-compile kernel-development i686 gnu osdev

Install: brew install i686-elf-grub

About:
This package provides the GNU GRand Unified Bootloader (GRUB) specifically configured and built for i686-elf targets. It is an essential toolchain component for developers building custom operating systems, enabling the creation of bootloaders that load kernels in 32-bit protected mode. It facilitates low-level system startup before higher-level operating systems take control.

Key Features:

Multi-stage bootloading capabilities
Support for various filesystems (ext2, FAT, etc.)
Command-line shell for debugging
Configuration via grub.cfg scripts
Stage 1.5 and Stage 2 image generation

Use Cases:

Developing custom 32-bit operating systems
Cross-compiling bootloaders for embedded x86 hardware
Educational OS development projects

Alternatives:

limine – A newer, simpler bootloader protocol that is easier to configure than GRUB's complex scripting.
syslinux – A lightweight bootloader primarily focused on Linux kernels and FAT filesystems.

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