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libxxf86vm for Mac

X.Org: XFree86-VidMode X extension

Quick answer: libxxf86vm is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxxf86vm. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxxf86vm is

libxxf86vm is a command-line tool for macOS: X.Org: XFree86-VidMode X 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 libxxf86vm

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libxxf86vm.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxxf86vm on Mac?

Run brew install libxxf86vm in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libxxf86vm open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxxf86vm 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 libxxf86vm?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8610 in this catalogue.

What version of libxxf86vm is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.1.7.