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libmypaint for Mac

MyPaint brush engine library

Quick answer: libmypaint is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libmypaint. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libmypaint is

libmypaint is a command-line tool for macOS: myPaint brush engine library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/mypaint/libmypaint/wiki.

How to install libmypaint

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

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 libmypaint on Mac?

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

Is libmypaint open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does libmypaint 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 libmypaint?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7405 in this catalogue.

What version of libmypaint is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.6.1.