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libxmu for Mac

X.Org: X miscellaneous utility routines library

Quick answer: libxmu is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxmu. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 59 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxmu is

libxmu is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X miscellaneous utility routines 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 libxmu

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

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 libxmu on Mac?

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

Is libxmu open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxmu 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 libxmu?

It was installed 59 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4310 in this catalogue.

What version of libxmu is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.1.