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libxfont2 for Mac

X11 font rasterisation library

Quick answer: libxfont2 is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxfont2. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 12 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxfont2 is

libxfont2 is a design tool for macOS: X11 font rasterisation 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 libxfont2

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libxfont2.

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 libxfont2 on Mac?

Run brew install libxfont2 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libxfont2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxfont2 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 libxfont2?

It was installed 12 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7750 in this catalogue.

What version of libxfont2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.9.