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libxcb for Mac

X.Org: Interface to the X Window System protocol

Quick answer: libxcb is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install libxcb. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 101 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxcb is

libxcb is a system utility for macOS: X.Org: Interface to the X Window System protocol.

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 libxcb

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

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 libxcb on Mac?

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

Is libxcb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxcb 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 libxcb?

It was installed 101 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3433 in this catalogue.

What version of libxcb is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.17.0.