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xcb-proto for Mac

X.Org: XML-XCB protocol descriptions for libxcb code generation

Quick answer: xcb-proto is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xcb-proto. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 81 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xcb-proto is

xcb-proto is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: XML-XCB protocol descriptions for libxcb code generation.

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 xcb-proto

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

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 xcb-proto on Mac?

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

Is xcb-proto open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xcb-proto 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 xcb-proto?

It was installed 81 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3787 in this catalogue.

What version of xcb-proto is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.17.0.