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waffle for Mac

C library for selecting an OpenGL API and window system at runtime

Quick answer: waffle is a system utility for macOS. Install it with brew install waffle. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What waffle is

waffle is a system utility for macOS: C library for selecting an OpenGL API and window system at runtime.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install waffle

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

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 waffle on Mac?

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

Is waffle open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does waffle 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 waffle?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11387 in this catalogue.

What version of waffle is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.3.