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libxpresent for Mac

Xlib-based library for the X Present Extension

Quick answer: libxpresent is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxpresent. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxpresent is

libxpresent is a command-line tool for macOS: xlib-based library for the X Present 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 libxpresent

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

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 libxpresent on Mac?

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

Is libxpresent open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxpresent 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 libxpresent?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8381 in this catalogue.

What version of libxpresent is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.2.