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libxkbfile for Mac

X.Org: XKB file handling routines

Quick answer: libxkbfile is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxkbfile. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 26 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxkbfile is

libxkbfile is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: XKB file handling routines.

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 libxkbfile

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxkbfile on Mac?

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

Is libxkbfile open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxkbfile 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 libxkbfile?

It was installed 26 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5911 in this catalogue.

What version of libxkbfile is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.0.