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libxshmfence for Mac

X.Org: Shared memory 'SyncFence' synchronization primitive

Quick answer: libxshmfence is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install libxshmfence. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxshmfence is

libxshmfence is a system utility for macOS: X.Org: Shared memory 'SyncFence' synchronization primitive.

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 libxshmfence

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxshmfence on Mac?

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

Is libxshmfence open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxshmfence 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 libxshmfence?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9445 in this catalogue.

What version of libxshmfence is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.3.