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libxrender for Mac

X.Org: Library for the Render Extension to the X11 protocol

Quick answer: libxrender is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxrender. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 663 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxrender is

libxrender is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: Library for the Render Extension to the X11 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 libxrender

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

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 libxrender on Mac?

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

Is libxrender open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxrender 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 libxrender?

It was installed 663 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1309 in this catalogue.

What version of libxrender is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.13.