mplab-xc8 ☆
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Description:
Compiler for 8-bit PIC and SAM MCUs and MPUs
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 4.00@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compiler pic embedded c microchip firmware
Install: brew install --cask mplab-xc8
About:
MPLAB XC8 is a C compiler specifically designed for 8-bit PIC and SAM microcontrollers and microprocessors. It provides robust optimization to generate efficient code for resource-constrained embedded systems. The compiler integrates seamlessly with the MPLAB X IDE for a complete development workflow.
Key Features:
  • Optimizing C compiler for 8-bit architectures
  • Seamless integration with MPLAB X IDE
  • Support for PIC10/12/16/18 and SAM MCUs
  • Configuration modes for code size vs. speed optimization
Use Cases:
  • Developing firmware for PIC microcontrollers
  • Compiling code for embedded systems projects
  • Educational purposes in embedded engineering
Alternatives:
  • SDCC – Open-source alternative, but lacks official Microchip device support and IDE integration.
  • CCS C Compiler – Proprietary alternative with a different syntax and library set.
Version History
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Aug 9, 2026 9:33am 4.00 0 VERSION_BUMP 4784753a
Sep 2, 2025 7:18pm 3.10 0 VERSION_BUMP b3c283a3
Aug 5, 2025 2:21pm 3.00 0 VERSION_BUMP a94318ea
Jul 2, 2024 11:40am 2.49 0 VERSION_BUMP 2aa45e51
Jan 23, 2024 8:57pm 2.46 0 VERSION_BUMP 27e159fc
Dec 30, 2023 10:10pm 2.45 0 VERSION_BUMP c965cb47
Sep 3, 2023 7:03pm 2.45 0 VERSION_BUMP 58dd5231
Feb 26, 2023 6:54am 2.41 0 VERSION_BUMP 23e86f3d
Jul 16, 2022 10:55pm 2.40 0 VERSION_BUMP b7b873f1
Jun 19, 2022 5:40am 2.36 0 VERSION_BUMP 1180745c
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