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libxau for Mac

X.Org: A Sample Authorization Protocol for X

Quick answer: libxau is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxau. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 52 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxau is

libxau is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: A Sample Authorization Protocol for X.

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 libxau

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

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 libxau on Mac?

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

Is libxau open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxau 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 libxau?

It was installed 52 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4513 in this catalogue.

What version of libxau is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.12.