Cctools | 6.5

strip -S -x mybinary

This removes debug symbols (locally defined symbols) but keeps global symbols required for dynamic linking. Version 6.5 adds better handling of Swift symbols which use a different mangling scheme.

If you want, I can:

The primary feature of cctools is its native support for the Mach-O (Mach Object) file format, which is distinct from the ELF format used by Linux. Cctools 6.5

CCTools is a suite of command-line utilities and libraries used primarily for building, linking, and inspecting binaries and object files on Apple platforms. Version 6.5 is a specific release of this toolchain component set that developers encounter when working with Apple compiler and linker ecosystems (Clang/LLVM, ld64, and related build tools). Below is a focused, structured summary covering what CCTools 6.5 is, what changed or matters in this version, how it’s used, compatibility notes, developer implications, and practical guidance. strip -S -x mybinary

While Cctools itself does not include the linker, version 6.5 is designed to work seamlessly with ld64-609. This means: This removes debug symbols (locally defined symbols) but

A common macOS issue: a .dylib references an absolute path that doesn’t exist on your system.

install_name_tool -change /old/path/libfoo.dylib @rpath/libfoo.dylib mybinary
otool -L mybinary

Cctools 6.5 handles @rpath tokens more reliably than older versions.