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libsm for Mac

X.Org: X Session Management Library

Quick answer: libsm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsm is

libsm is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X Session Management Library.

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 libsm

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

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 libsm on Mac?

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

Is libsm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libsm 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 libsm?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5816 in this catalogue.

What version of libsm is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.6.