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xfig for Mac

Facility for interactive generation of figures

Quick answer: xfig is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install xfig. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 11 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What xfig is

xfig is a command-line tool for macOS: facility for interactive generation of figures.

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 xfig

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

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 xfig on Mac?

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

Is xfig open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does xfig 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 xfig?

It was installed 11 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8041 in this catalogue.

What version of xfig is current?

The latest packaged version is 3.2.9a.