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libx11 for Mac

X.Org: Core X11 protocol client library

Quick answer: libx11 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libx11. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,335 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libx11 is

libx11 is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Core X11 protocol client 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 libx11

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libx11.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libx11 on Mac?

Run brew install libx11 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libx11 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libx11 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 libx11?

It was installed 1,335 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #871 in this catalogue.

What version of libx11 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.14.