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libxft for Mac

X.Org: X FreeType library

Quick answer: libxft is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxft. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 192 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxft is

libxft is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: X FreeType library.

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 libxft

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

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 libxft on Mac?

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

Is libxft open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxft 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 libxft?

It was installed 192 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2531 in this catalogue.

What version of libxft is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.3.9.