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glfw for Mac

Multi-platform library for OpenGL applications

Quick answer: glfw is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install glfw. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 2,157 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What glfw is

glfw is a command-line tool for macOS: multi-platform library for OpenGL applications.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Zlib licence.

How to install glfw

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install glfw.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install glfw on Mac?

Run brew install glfw in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is glfw open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does glfw run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is glfw?

It was installed 2,157 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #642 in this catalogue.

What version of glfw is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.5.1.