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Clang on Windows with MinGW
Using Clang on Windows with MinGW can be achieved by following these general steps:
Install MinGW: Download and install MinGW-w64, which is a distribution of the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC) for Windows. Make sure to select the appropriate architecture (32-bit or 64-bit) and the desired components, including the C and C++ compilers.
Install LLVM/Clang: Download and install LLVM/Clang for Windows from the official LLVM website (https://releases.llvm.org/download.html). Choose the version that matches your MinGW architecture (32-bit or 64-bit). Extract the LLVM/Clang package to a directory of your choice.
Configure Environment Variables: Set up the necessary environment variables to use Clang with MinGW. Open the system's Environment Variables settings and add the following entries:
PATH
: Append the paths to the Clang and MinGW binaries to thePATH
variable. For example, you might add entries likeC:\path\to\llvm\bin
andC:\path\to\mingw\bin
.CC
: Set the value toclang
to use Clang as the C compiler.CXX
: Set the value toclang++
to use Clang as the C++ compiler.
Test Clang with MinGW: Open a new command prompt and run
clang --version
andclang++ --version
to verify that Clang is correctly configured with MinGW. You should see the version information for Clang and LLVM.
With these steps, you should now be able to use Clang as the compiler within the MinGW environment on Windows. Keep in mind that some packages or libraries might have specific requirements or configurations, so consult their documentation if you encounter any issues.
Note that Clang with MinGW may not provide full compatibility with all MinGW libraries and tools, as it's primarily designed to work with the LLVM ecosystem. Therefore, it's recommended to verify the compatibility and performance of your specific use case.