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libdrm for Mac

Library for accessing the direct rendering manager

Quick answer: libdrm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libdrm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 24 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libdrm is

libdrm is a command-line tool for macOS: library for accessing the direct rendering manager.

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

How to install libdrm

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

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 libdrm on Mac?

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

Is libdrm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libdrm 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 libdrm?

It was installed 24 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6111 in this catalogue.

What version of libdrm is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.4.134.