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cargo-binutils for Mac

Cargo subcommands to invoke the LLVM tools shipped with the Rust toolchain

Quick answer: cargo-binutils is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install cargo-binutils. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What cargo-binutils is

cargo-binutils is a command-line tool for macOS: cargo subcommands to invoke the LLVM tools shipped with the Rust toolchain.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/rust-embedded/cargo-binutils.

How to install cargo-binutils

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install cargo-binutils.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install cargo-binutils on Mac?

Run brew install cargo-binutils in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is cargo-binutils open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 OR MIT licence.

Does cargo-binutils run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is cargo-binutils?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7033 in this catalogue.

What version of cargo-binutils is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.0.