llvm@17 ☆
« Back to VersTracker
Description:
Next-gen compiler infrastructure
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @llvmorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler llvm toolchain optimization jit infrastructure
Install: brew install llvm@17
About:
LLVM is a modular and reusable compiler infrastructure that provides a rich collection of libraries for building new compilers and optimizing code. Version 17 introduces enhanced support for modern C++ standards, improved GPU offloading capabilities, and refined performance tuning. It serves as the backend for major compilers like Clang and provides powerful tools for static analysis and code transformation.
Key Features:
  • Modular JIT compilation and IR infrastructure
  • Advanced optimization passes and analysis frameworks
  • Cross-platform code generation for multiple architectures
  • Rich tooling ecosystem including sanitizers and debuggers
Use Cases:
  • Building custom programming languages and compilers
  • Optimizing performance-critical applications
  • Static analysis and security auditing tools
  • GPU and heterogeneous computing acceleration
Alternatives:
  • GCC – Traditional compiler suite with broader platform support but less modular architecture
  • rustc – LLVM-based compiler focused on memory safety and modern language features
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Jan 12, 2025 8:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP 001df7ba
Dec 3, 2024 8:18pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 49d75cbc
Oct 22, 2024 12:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 637d10a6
Sep 12, 2024 7:24pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9629a636
« Back to VersTracker  |  Browse Packages  |  About