Xcode Command Line Tools

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Xcode Command Line Tools Explained

Xcode Command Line Tools explained in a 5-minute video: why you need them to code on a Mac, why you don't need the full Xcode app, and how to install them.



This five-minute video explains what Apple's Xcode Command Line Tools are, why you need them to write code on a Mac, and why you don't need the full Xcode app. It ends by showing how to install them. The video dates from 2020, so some of what you see on screen may look different on a current Mac. You can also watch it on YouTube.

For every step and the commands to copy, see Xcode Command Line Tools.