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xorgproto for Mac

X.Org: Protocol Headers

Quick answer: xorgproto is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xorgproto. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1,017 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xorgproto is

xorgproto is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Protocol Headers.

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 xorgproto

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install xorgproto on Mac?

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

Is xorgproto open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xorgproto 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 xorgproto?

It was installed 1,017 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1037 in this catalogue.

What version of xorgproto is current?

The latest packaged version is 2026.1.