How to Install GCC on Debian 13 (Trixie)

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GCC (GNU Compiler Collection) is the standard compiler for C, C++, and other programming languages on Linux systems.

This guide shows how to install GCC and essential build tools on Debian 13.

Update the System

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apt update && apt upgrade -y

Install GCC and Build Essentials

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Install the compiler and commonly used tools for building software:

apt install -y build-essential

This includes:

• gcc — GNU C Compiler
• g++ — GNU C++ Compiler
• make — Build tool
• libc6-dev — C standard library headers

Verify GCC Installation

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Check GCC version:

gcc --version

Output:

root@server:~# gcc --version
gcc (Debian 14.2.0-19) 14.2.0

Check G++ version:

g++ --version

Output:

root@server:~# g++ --version
g++ (Debian 14.2.0-19) 14.2.0

Test GCC Compiler

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Create a test C program:

nano hello.c

Paste:

#include <stdio.h>
int main() {
    printf("Hello, Debian 13!\n");
    return 0;
}

Compile it:

gcc hello.c -o hello

Run the program:

./hello

Output:

Hello, Debian 13!

Conclusion

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You now have the GCC compiler and required build tools installed on Debian 13. You can compile and run C/C++ or other source code directly on your system.

References

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• GCC Official Site: https://gcc.gnu.org
• Debian Developer Tools: https://wiki.debian.org/BuildingTutorial