lld@20 ☆
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Description:
LLVM Project Linker
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @llvmorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: linker llvm compiler development build-system
Install: brew install lld@20
About:
Lld is a linker from the LLVM Project designed as a drop-in replacement for the GNU linker (ld) and gold linkers. It offers significantly faster linking times, especially for large C++ projects and debug builds. Its primary value proposition is accelerating the developer feedback loop by reducing build times.
Key Features:
  • High-performance linking with minimal memory usage
  • Drop-in compatibility with GNU linkers
  • Supports ELF, COFF, Mach-O, and WebAssembly formats
  • Integrated with the LLVM infrastructure
Use Cases:
  • Accelerating build times for large C++ applications
  • Replacing default linkers in Linux development environments
  • Linking WebAssembly modules for web development
Alternatives:
  • GNU ld – The standard Linux linker; generally slower than Lld for large inputs.
  • gold – A newer GNU linker; faster than ld but typically slower than Lld.
Version History
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