libtool ☆
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Description:
Generic library support script
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @gnuproject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: build-tools c c++ development libraries gnu
Install: brew install libtool
About:
Libtool is a generic library support script that abstracts the complexity of creating shared and static libraries across different platforms. It provides a consistent command-line interface for compiling and linking object files, hiding platform-specific details from developers. This enables portable build systems that work uniformly on various Unix-like systems.
Key Features:
  • Creates shared and static libraries uniformly
  • Hides platform-specific compilation details
  • Generates portable build scripts
  • Supports versioning of shared libraries
Use Cases:
  • Building portable C/C++ libraries for multiple Unix platforms
  • Creating build systems that abstract compiler differences
  • Managing library versioning in source distributions
Alternatives:
  • CMake – Modern build system with broader features but steeper learning curve
  • Meson – Faster alternative with simpler syntax but less Unix legacy support
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 10, 2025 9:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP a441f83b
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 501eb61d
Oct 23, 2024 3:10am 0 VERSION_BUMP a67f4eaf
Sep 26, 2024 7:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 6e82f172
Sep 16, 2024 3:23pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3e816a9c
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