# Installing gperf

# Contents

# Compatibility and Download

The GNU gperf utility is used for generating hash functions. It is used when you build the Titanium SDK from source. It is not needed for Titanium app or module builds.

The gperf tool is installed as part of the Xcode command-line tools, but you may need to install it on Windows.

gperf is not required for building, running, or distributing applications using the Titanium SDK.

Obtain the latest stable version of gperf.

Operating System	Package Version	Download Location
OS X	Latest Stable	Included with the Xcode developer tools.
Windows	Latest Stable	gnuwin32.sourceforge.net (opens new window)

# Installation

After installing, make sure the gperf command is in your system's PATH environment variable.

For instructions on updating environment variables on Windows, see Configuring Environment Variables on Windows.