macOS
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brew install riscv64-elf-gcclocal Homebrew formula metadata
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Install riscv64-elf-gcc with Homebrew, pacman, zypper
GNU compiler collection for riscv64-elf. Version 16.2.0 via Homebrew; verified 2026-09-12. Also installable with pacman: sudo pacman -S riscv64-elf-gcc.
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Linux
Arch Linux pacmanverified · 92%
sudo pacman -S riscv64-elf-gccArch Linux sync databases · riscv64-elf-gcc · source: geo.mirror.pkgbuild.com
openSUSE zypperverified · 92%
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13openSUSE Tumbleweed package metadata · cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13 · source: download.opensuse.org
overview
Package summary
GNU compiler collection for riscv64-elf
Project links
Commands and aliases
- riscv64-elf-c++
- riscv64-elf-cpp
- riscv64-elf-g++
- riscv64-elf-gcc
- riscv64-elf-gcc-16.2.0
- riscv64-elf-gcc-ar
- riscv64-elf-gcc-nm
- riscv64-elf-gcc-ranlib
- riscv64-elf-gcov
- riscv64-elf-gcov-dump
- riscv64-elf-gcov-tool
- riscv64-elf-lto-dump
history
Project history and usage
RISC-V 64-bit ELF GCC is a bare-metal cross build of the GNU Compiler Collection whose prefixed drivers produce RISC-V ELF code.
Project history
Richard Stallman began GCC as the GNU C Compiler in 1987. It evolved into the GNU Compiler Collection, adding language front ends, optimization infrastructure, runtime libraries, and back ends for many processor families.
Upstream GCC gained a RISC-V target backend as the open instruction set matured. `riscv64-elf-gcc` is a bare-metal, target-configured build of upstream GCC rather than a separate compiler project; its `riscv64-elf-` prefix distinguishes its tools and target ABI from the host toolchain.
Adoption history
GCC became a central compiler suite in GNU and Unix-like systems and a standard base for cross-compilers. This target-prefixed package makes the upstream RISC-V backend convenient for Homebrew and other package-manager users; source_facts.package-manager lists Homebrew, Arch, and openSUSE-family packaging.
How it is used
Invoke `riscv64-elf-gcc` or `riscv64-elf-g++` with target options such as `-march` and `-mabi`, then link with an appropriate startup environment and linker script.
The compiler normally drives matching RISC-V Binutils automatically. Bare-metal applications may need separately supplied headers, runtime libraries, startup objects, and board-specific link definitions.
Why package nerds care
A target-prefixed GCC package embodies the classic cross-toolchain layout: compiler driver, preprocessor, C++ driver, coverage utilities, LTO tools, and matching prefixed Binutils can coexist with the host compiler. It is a key building block for firmware, kernels, bootloaders, and ISA experimentation.
Timeline
- 1987: The GNU C Compiler was first released.
- 1990s: GCC expanded beyond C and became the GNU Compiler Collection.
- 2010s: RISC-V support entered the upstream GNU compiler toolchain.
- 2020s: Packaged `riscv64-elf` toolchains became common for embedded RISC-V and systems development.
Related projects
- GNU Binutils supplies the assembler, linker, and binary utilities normally used by this compiler. `riscv64-elf-binutils` is its matching package; C libraries such as Newlib may be added when a hosted or richer bare-metal runtime is required.
Sources
security posture
No protected-tool coverage found yet
No matching local secret-handling manifest was found for riscv64-elf-gcc. Package metadata is still published here so future coverage has a stable package URL.
Install behavior
- No Homebrew post-install hook is recorded in formula metadata.
- Homebrew bottle metadata is available for 6 platform targets.
- Installs with 5 runtime dependencies.
Recommended review
Before unattended agent use, check whether the tool reads plaintext credentials, writes remote state, publishes artifacts, or shells out to plugins.
executables
Installed executables
| Command | Kind | Exposure | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
riscv64-elf-c++ | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-cpp | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-g++ | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcc | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcc-16.2.0 | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcc-ar | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcc-nm | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcc-ranlib | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcov | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcov-dump | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-gcov-tool | cli | global executable | |
riscv64-elf-lto-dump | cli | global executable |
freshness
Version and freshness
These signals separate page generation age, package-manager activity, and upstream release comparison. Version lag is warned only when an evidence URL and comparable versions are present.
page generated2026-09-19
manager version16.2.0
manager updated2026-09-12
local dataok
upstreamnot checked
latest detectednot detected
- infoRelease/tag comparison is only available for GitHub repositories.https://gcc.gnu.orgnone confidence
install metadata
Package metadata
| Package key | brew:riscv64-elf-gcc |
|---|---|
| Version | 16.2.0 |
| Package manager | Homebrew |
| Package manager page | https://formulae.brew.sh/formula/riscv64-elf-gcc |
| Homepage | https://gcc.gnu.org |
| Upstream docs | https://gcc.gnu.org |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later WITH GCC-exception-3.1 |
| Source archive | https://ftpmirror.gnu.org/gnu/gcc/gcc-16.2.0/gcc-16.2.0.tar.xz |
| Last updated | 2026-09-12T12:20:16+02:00 |
| Pulse | updated |
| Dependencies | gmp, libmpc, mpfr, riscv64-elf-binutils, zstd |
| Bottle | available (on arm64_linux, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_tahoe, sonoma, x86_64_linux) |
| Homebrew post-install | not defined |
| Service | none declared |
registry facts
Source database details
| Source Database | Homebrew formula API |
|---|---|
| Tap | homebrew/core |
| Full Name | riscv64-elf-gcc |
| Version Scheme | 0 |
| Revision | 0 |
| Bottle Stable Root URL | https://ghcr.io/v2/homebrew/core |
| Deprecated | no |
| Disabled | no |
| Keg Only | no |
| URL Keys |
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source database matches
Other package-manager records
Matches are pulled from external package-manager indexes and kept separate from local Automic Vault package links.
pacman95%
riscv64-elf-gcc 15.2.0-1
The GNU Compiler Collection - cross compiler for RISCV64 (bare-metal) target
sudo pacman -S riscv64-elf-gcc- License: GPL-3.0-with-GCC-exception AND GFDL-1.3-or-later
- Architecture: x86_64
- 5 dependencies
- 1 optional deps
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13 13.4.1+git10355-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13-bootstrap 13.4.1+git10355-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13-bootstrap- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc13-bootstrap
- 10 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14 14.4.0+git12698-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14-bootstrap 14.4.0+git12698-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14-bootstrap- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc14-bootstrap
- 10 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15 15.3.0+git11272-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15-bootstrap 15.3.0+git11272-1.3
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15-bootstrap- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc15-bootstrap
- 10 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
zypper95%
cross-riscv64-elf-gcc16 16.2.0+git9497-2.1
The GNU Compiler Collection targeting riscv64
sudo zypper install cross-riscv64-elf-gcc16- License: GPL-3.0-or-later
- Category: Development/Languages/C and C++
- Architecture: x86_64
- Source Package: cross-riscv64-elf-gcc16
- 12 dependencies
- 2 provides
- normalized package name match
- Matched by: Riscv64 Elf Gcc
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