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libxdmcp for Mac

X.Org: X Display Manager Control Protocol library

Quick answer: libxdmcp is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxdmcp. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 46 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxdmcp is

libxdmcp is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X Display Manager Control Protocol 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 libxdmcp

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxdmcp on Mac?

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

Is libxdmcp open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxdmcp 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 libxdmcp?

It was installed 46 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4736 in this catalogue.

What version of libxdmcp is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.5.