Description:
LLVM backend for Kotlin
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Type: Cask
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Latest Version: 2.4.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
@kotlin |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
kotlin
native
llvm
compiler
cross-platform
development
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Install:
brew install --cask kotlin-native
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About:
Kotlin/Native is a LLVM-based technology that compiles Kotlin code into standalone native binaries for various platforms. It enables Kotlin developers to build applications without a virtual machine, providing direct interoperability with C libraries and platform-specific APIs. This makes it ideal for creating lightweight, high-performance applications for embedded systems, mobile devices, and desktop environments.
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Key Features:
- Compiles Kotlin to native machine code via LLVM
- Zero-overhead interoperability with C libraries
- Supports multiple platforms including macOS, Linux, Windows, iOS, and Android
- Produces self-contained executables without runtime dependencies
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Use Cases:
- Developing IoT and embedded systems applications
- Building native mobile apps with shared Kotlin logic
- Creating command-line tools with Kotlin
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Alternatives:
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GraalVM Native Image
– GraalVM provides native compilation for JVM languages including Kotlin, but Kotlin/Native is specifically designed for Kotlin and offers tighter C interop
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Rust
– Rust offers memory safety and native performance, but Kotlin/Native allows using Kotlin's familiar syntax and ecosystem
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