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libxtst for Mac

X.Org: Client API for the XTEST & RECORD extensions

Quick answer: libxtst is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxtst. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 170 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxtst is

libxtst is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Client API for the XTEST & RECORD extensions.

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 libxtst

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

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 libxtst on Mac?

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

Is libxtst open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxtst 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 libxtst?

It was installed 170 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2660 in this catalogue.

What version of libxtst is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.6.