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libxrandr for Mac

X.Org: X Resize, Rotate and Reflection extension library

Quick answer: libxrandr is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxrandr. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 125 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxrandr is

libxrandr is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X Resize, Rotate and Reflection extension 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 libxrandr

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

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 libxrandr on Mac?

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

Is libxrandr open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxrandr 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 libxrandr?

It was installed 125 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3100 in this catalogue.

What version of libxrandr is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.5.5.