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glm for Mac

C++ mathematics library for graphics software

Quick answer: glm is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install glm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 331 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What glm is

glm is a design tool for macOS: C++ mathematics library for graphics software.

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 glm

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

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 glm on Mac?

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

Is glm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does glm 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 glm?

It was installed 331 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1915 in this catalogue.

What version of glm is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.3.