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xcb-util-wm for Mac

Client and window-manager helpers for EWMH and ICCCM

Quick answer: xcb-util-wm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xcb-util-wm. It is distributed under the X11 licence. It has 7 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xcb-util-wm is

xcb-util-wm is a command-line tool for macOS: client and window-manager helpers for EWMH and ICCCM.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the X11 licence.

How to install xcb-util-wm

  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-util-wm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xcb-util-wm on Mac?

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

Is xcb-util-wm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the X11 licence.

Does xcb-util-wm 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-util-wm?

It was installed 7 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8989 in this catalogue.

What version of xcb-util-wm is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.2.