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libxi for Mac

X.Org: Library for the X Input Extension

Quick answer: libxi is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxi. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 290 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxi is

libxi is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Library for the X Input Extension.

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 libxi

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

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 libxi on Mac?

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

Is libxi open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxi 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 libxi?

It was installed 290 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2071 in this catalogue.

What version of libxi is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.4.