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libxv for Mac

X.Org: X Video (Xv) extension

Quick answer: libxv is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install libxv. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 17 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxv is

libxv is a media app for macOS: X.Org: X Video (Xv) 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 libxv

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxv on Mac?

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

Is libxv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxv 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 libxv?

It was installed 17 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6955 in this catalogue.

What version of libxv is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.13.