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libxfont for Mac

X.Org: Core of the legacy X11 font system

Quick answer: libxfont is a design tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxfont. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxfont is

libxfont is a design tool for macOS: X.Org: Core of the legacy X11 font system.

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 libxfont

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

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 libxfont on Mac?

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

Is libxfont open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxfont 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 libxfont?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11124 in this catalogue.

What version of libxfont is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.5.4.