llvm-defaults

C, C++ and Objective-C compiler (LLVM based), clang binary

Matches ATT&CK tactic: Resource Development ↗

Platforms: Linux · Last verified September 6, 2026

Clang project is a C, C++, Objective C and Objective C++ front-end for the LLVM compiler. Its goal is to offer a replacement to the GNU Compiler Collection (GCC).

Only use this tool against systems you own or are explicitly authorized to test — see the disclaimer.

Getting started

See the official Kali tool page linked above for installation and usage details.

Commonly preinstalled on

Kali Linux

Debian-based distribution built for penetration testing and security auditing