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libraqm for Mac

Library for complex text layout

Quick answer: libraqm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libraqm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 375 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libraqm is

libraqm is a command-line tool for macOS: library for complex text layout.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/HOST-Oman/libraqm.

How to install libraqm

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

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 libraqm on Mac?

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

Is libraqm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libraqm 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 libraqm?

It was installed 375 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1788 in this catalogue.

What version of libraqm is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.0.