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libxfixes for Mac

X.Org: Header files for the XFIXES extension

Quick answer: libxfixes is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxfixes. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 45 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxfixes is

libxfixes is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Header files for the XFIXES 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 libxfixes

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxfixes on Mac?

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

Is libxfixes open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxfixes 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 libxfixes?

It was installed 45 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4791 in this catalogue.

What version of libxfixes is current?

The latest packaged version is 6.0.2.