segger-jlink
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Description:
Software and Documentation pack for Segger J-Link debug probes
Type: Cask  |  Latest Version: 9.18@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @SEGGERmicro  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: debugging embedded arm jlink development firmware
Install: brew install --cask segger-jlink
About:
SEGGER J-Link is a comprehensive software and documentation package that enables communication with J-Link debug probes via USB or IP. It provides essential tools like J-Link Commander and GDB Server for debugging, flash programming, and device management. This pack is crucial for embedded developers working with ARM Cortex-M and RISC-V microcontrollers.
Key Features:
  • J-Link GDB Server for remote debugging
  • Command line interface for scripting and automation
  • Broad support for ARM Cortex-M, Cortex-A, Cortex-R, and RISC-V
  • Unlimited flash breakpoints for enhanced debugging capabilities
  • Includes J-Link Software and Documentation Pack
Use Cases:
  • Debugging embedded ARM/RISC-V applications from a host computer
  • Automated firmware flashing and production programming
  • Remote debugging of devices over IP network
Alternatives:
  • OpenOCD – Open-source alternative with broader hardware support but less optimized performance for specific probes
  • pyOCD – Python-based debugger with CMSIS-DAP support, more flexible but less feature-rich for J-Link hardware
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