I'm trying to install the Command Line Tools for Xcode so that I can use homebrew to install some packages I need for some rudimentary programming exercises; I would rather not install the entirety of Xcode (again) as it's pretty bulky for something I rarely use, and I prefer a minimalistic IDE. Supposedly, Apple has released the command line tools separately, but for whatever reason, when I sign into the Downloads for Developers page, I get some sort of weird error where the page will not populate with downloads the majority of the time, and even when it will (rarely) I can't find the command tools I'm looking for. Apparently you can also download the OSX GCC Installer from Kenneth Reitz's blog, but it seems to be obsolete now that there's an official Apple version. Are there any other avenues I can pursue? What could be going on with the website?
asked Apr 11, 2013 at 23:54 antivicarious antivicarious 623 1 1 gold badge 5 5 silver badges 11 11 bronze badges Did you try using another web browser on developer.apple.com/downloads ? Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 6:00 I have tried Chrome, Safari and Firefox (and reset all three of them). Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 17:17One solution could be finding a torrent or Direct-Download link for this . But It might not be as secure as a file from Apple.
Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 18:06I considered that. It seems a bit silly to have to go all the way around when it should be so simple, but you're right, it may be a solution.
Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 18:16 Or maybe you could ask someone else to download it for you. Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 18:18The command line tools aren't offered via Xcode 5.0.1, but I was able to install them via this terminal command.
xcode-select --install It will prompt you that it needs the command line tools and will offer to install them. Worked like a charm for me.
1,411 1 1 gold badge 16 16 silver badges 24 24 bronze badges answered Oct 25, 2013 at 4:06 549 4 4 silver badges 2 2 bronze badges this is silly, but actually works. Thanks! Commented Jan 3, 2014 at 4:38 Doesn't work here. says --install is not a valid option. Commented Mar 11, 2014 at 20:35 @Matt What version of OS X are you running? Commented May 3, 2014 at 14:58 By now, 10.9 Mavericks Commented May 3, 2014 at 15:03Want to share link Xcode Command Line Tools that show instructions along with snapshot. I am beginner and so for me it was helpful.
Commented Jul 29, 2016 at 9:12Indeed you can download them from the Apple Developer downloads page.
If the page isn't working, I would follow Matthieu's advice and try another browser or computer.
answered Apr 12, 2013 at 15:01 1,919 10 10 silver badges 18 18 bronze badgesI have tried Chrome, Safari and Firefox (and reset all three of them) to no avail, and restarted my computer. I don't have access to another at the moment, but I'll try as soon as I can.
Commented Apr 12, 2013 at 16:49If you are an admin, you can create another account and test with that. That would avoid any corrupt preferences or cache files.
Commented Apr 30, 2013 at 19:50Here is a script that will automate the install process for you:
# Try the AppleScript automation method rather than relying on manual .xip / .dmg download & mirroring # Note: Apple broke automated Xcode installer downloads. Now requires manual Apple ID sign-in. # Source: https://web.archive.org/web/20211210020829/https://techviewleo.com/install-xcode-command-line-tools-macos/ xcode-select --install sleep 1 osascript You can download the XCode 4.x CLTools packages from their official download site via direct links.
Here is a script that will automate the install process for you 1 .
To find updated links for the tools, you can use this command:
curl -Ls https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/downloads/xcode/simulators/index-3905972D-B609-49CE-8D06-51ADC78E07BC.dvtdownloadableindex | plutil -convert json -o - - | python -mjson.tool | less [1] Please don't abuse/overload their servers
EDIT: (2021-2022) This URL appears to have an invalid SSL certificate. The curl command (if run in verbose -v mode) shows that the https certificate is invalid:
* Server certificate: * subject: C=US; ST=Massachusetts; L=Cambridge; O=Akamai Technologies, Inc.; CN=*.test.edgekey.net * start date: Sep 24 00:00:00 2021 GMT * expire date: Sep 23 23:59:59 2022 GMT * subjectAltName does not match devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net * SSL: no alternative certificate subject name matches target host name 'devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net' The old URL now returns an SSL error. The curl command must now use the -k / --insecure flag to work around the SSL certificate validation issue.
curl --insecure -Ls https://devimages.apple.com.edgekey.net/downloads/xcode/simulators/index-3905972D-B609-49CE-8D06-51ADC78E07BC.dvtdownloadableindex | plutil -convert json -o - - | python -mjson.tool | less Note: