libclc
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Description:
Implementation of the library requirements of the OpenCL C programming language
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 16, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opencl llvm gpu computing open-source
Install: brew install libclc
About:
libclc is the official OpenCL C library implementation maintained by the LLVM project. It provides the core built-in functions and language runtime support required by the OpenCL C standard. This package enables developers to compile OpenCL programs targeting a wide range of CPUs, GPUs, and other accelerators.
Key Features:
  • Implements OpenCL C standard built-in functions
  • Supports multiple target architectures and devices
  • Integrated with the LLVM/Clang compiler toolchain
  • Provides OpenCL 1.2 and 2.0/3.0 feature sets
Use Cases:
  • Compiling OpenCL applications for heterogeneous computing
  • Enabling GPU acceleration for scientific computing workloads
  • Developing cross-platform parallel processing software
Alternatives:
  • ROCm OpenCL Runtime – AMD's implementation, focused on AMD GPUs and hardware
  • NVIDIA CUDA – Proprietary alternative for NVIDIA GPUs, not OpenCL compatible
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