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spirv-llvm-translator for Mac

Tool and a library for bi-directional translation between SPIR-V and LLVM IR

Quick answer: spirv-llvm-translator is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install spirv-llvm-translator. It is distributed under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence. It has 216 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What spirv-llvm-translator is

spirv-llvm-translator is a command-line tool for macOS: tool and a library for bi-directional translation between SPIR-V and LLVM IR.

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/KhronosGroup/SPIRV-LLVM-Translator.

How to install spirv-llvm-translator

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install spirv-llvm-translator on Mac?

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

Is spirv-llvm-translator open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Apache-2.0 WITH LLVM-exception licence.

Does spirv-llvm-translator 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 spirv-llvm-translator?

It was installed 216 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2395 in this catalogue.

What version of spirv-llvm-translator is current?

The latest packaged version is 23.1.2.