x86_64-elf-gdb ☆
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Description:
GNU debugger for x86_64-elf cross development
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 16.3@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: debugger cross-compile x86_64 embedded gnu
Install: brew install x86_64-elf-gdb
About:
x86_64-elf-gdb is a specialized build of the GNU Debugger (GDB) configured to operate on x86_64 bare-metal or embedded targets. It enables developers to debug code compiled for these environments without a host operating system. This tool is essential for low-level system development, kernel debugging, and firmware troubleshooting.
Key Features:
  • Cross-compilation support for x86_64 bare-metal targets
  • Source-level debugging and breakpoints
  • Hardware watchpoints and memory inspection
  • Integration with GDB stubs and JTAG debuggers
Use Cases:
  • Debugging custom x86_64 kernels or bootloaders
  • Troubleshooting firmware on embedded x86_64 hardware
  • Analyzing core dumps from bare-metal applications
Alternatives:
  • lldb – LLVM's debugger; may offer better integration with Clang toolchains but requires specific target support.
  • gdb-multiarch – A generic GDB build supporting multiple architectures; x86_64-elf-gdb is a more focused, lightweight option for this specific target.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 20, 2025 5:55pm 16.3 0 VERSION_BUMP e7ee5380
Oct 18, 2025 4:43pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 163fce5d
Oct 18, 2025 10:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c1c27b8
Sep 30, 2024 9:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ded7bc5
Sep 12, 2024 7:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP 98c53918
Nov 11, 2023 10:28pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e2df0b04
May 27, 2023 3:29pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 84e0969f
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