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libxcomposite for Mac

X.Org: Client library for the Composite extension

Quick answer: libxcomposite is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxcomposite. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 79 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxcomposite is

libxcomposite is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Client library for the Composite extension.

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 libxcomposite

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxcomposite on Mac?

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

Is libxcomposite open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxcomposite 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 libxcomposite?

It was installed 79 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3826 in this catalogue.

What version of libxcomposite is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.7.