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Add deplibs in binutils#7127

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@waruqi waruqi commented Dec 12, 2025

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@waruqi waruqi added this to the v3.0.6 milestone Dec 12, 2025
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Summary of Changes

Hello @waruqi, I'm Gemini Code Assist1! I'm currently reviewing this pull request and will post my feedback shortly. In the meantime, here's a summary to help you and other reviewers quickly get up to speed!

This pull request significantly enhances Xmake's binary analysis capabilities by adding a new deplibs feature. This allows Xmake to accurately determine the dynamic library dependencies of executables and shared libraries across Windows, Linux, and macOS platforms. The implementation leverages native C code for efficient parsing of PE/COFF, ELF, and Mach-O formats, providing a powerful tool for build dependency management.

Highlights

  • Core deplibs Functionality: Introduces a new binutils.deplibs function to programmatically extract dependent libraries from binary files.
  • Cross-Platform Binary Support: Implements robust parsing for COFF/PE (Windows), ELF (Linux), and Mach-O (macOS) binary formats to identify dynamic library dependencies.
  • Lua API Integration: Exposes the native C implementation of deplibs through a Lua API, making it readily available for use within Xmake build scripts.
  • Enhanced Dependency Resolution: Integrates the new native deplibs parser into Xmake's existing dependency detection mechanisms, improving accuracy and efficiency.
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Code Review

This pull request adds a new deplibs utility to binutils to extract dependent libraries from binary files, supporting COFF/PE, ELF, and Mach-O formats. The implementation is comprehensive, covering 32-bit and 64-bit variants and different endianness. The changes are well-structured, with separate files for each binary format and a central dispatcher.

My review focuses on correctness, performance, and maintainability. I've identified a few critical issues related to Lua stack management and error handling that could lead to incorrect behavior or crashes. I've also suggested improvements for performance and code readability, such as caching section headers and using symbolic constants instead of magic numbers.

Overall, this is a great addition. Addressing the identified issues will make the new functionality more robust and reliable.

@waruqi waruqi merged commit 777fdde into dev Dec 14, 2025
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@waruqi waruqi deleted the deplibs branch December 14, 2025 22:59
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