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libevdev for Mac

Wrapper library for evdev devices

Quick answer: libevdev is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libevdev. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 32 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libevdev is

libevdev is a command-line tool for macOS: wrapper library for evdev devices.

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 libevdev

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

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 libevdev on Mac?

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

Is libevdev open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libevdev 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 libevdev?

It was installed 32 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5464 in this catalogue.

What version of libevdev is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.14.0.