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Kotlin Native

kotlin-native · v2.4.21

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LLVM backend for Kotlin

brew install --cask kotlin-native
Note: kotlin-native requires Java 6+. You can install the latest version with: brew install --cask temurin
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Trust Score 2/10
✗ Open source +0
✗ Active development +0
✗ Licensed +0
✗ No auto-updates +0
✓ Not deprecated +1
✓ Established (>1yr) +1
✗ Low installs +0

Version History

v2.4.21
10d ago2.4.20→2.4.21
1mo ago2.4.10→2.4.20
3mo ago2.4.0→2.4.10
4mo ago2.3.21→2.4.0
5mo ago2.3.20→2.3.21
7mo ago2.3.10→2.3.20

Review

Mar 11, 2026

Kotlin Native enables cross-platform development by compiling Kotlin to native binaries, offering seamless integration with existing systems and native performance. It's ideal for developers needing to deploy Kotlin applications in environments without a JVM.

Compiles Kotlin code into native binaries using LLVM.

Maturity: Mature project with active development and strong community support.

Community: Community sentiment is positive, with discussions highlighting features like Objective-C interop and WebAssembly. Some concerns about beta status and native development challenges are noted.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform development
  • + Native performance
  • + Strong community support

Cons

  • - Beta features may be unstable
  • - Limited ecosystem compared to JVM
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KotlinLast commit: Mar 11, 2026