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XQuartz for Mac

Open-source version of the X.Org X Window System

Quick answer: XQuartz is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install --cask xquartz. Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository. It has 5,578 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What XQuartz is

XQuartz is a system utility for macOS: open-source version of the X.Org X Window System.

It is distributed as a Homebrew cask, which installs a .app bundle into your Applications folder. The project is open source and lives at https://www.xquartz.org/.

How to install XQuartz

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

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 XQuartz on Mac?

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

Is XQuartz open source?

Homebrew links this app to a GitHub repository (XQuartz/XQuartz), which is strong evidence the project is open source. Check the project for the current licence.

Does XQuartz run on Apple silicon?

Yes, as a universal binary.

How popular is XQuartz?

It was installed 5,578 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #298 in this catalogue.

What version of XQuartz is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.8.6.