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sfml for Mac

Multi-media library with bindings for multiple languages

Quick answer: sfml is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install sfml. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 141 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What sfml is

sfml is a command-line tool for macOS: multi-media library with bindings for multiple languages.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the Zlib licence.

How to install sfml

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

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 sfml on Mac?

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

Is sfml open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does sfml 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 sfml?

It was installed 141 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2930 in this catalogue.

What version of sfml is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.0.2.