cairomm ☆

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Description:
Vector graphics library with cross-device output support

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.18.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphics vector-graphics c++ cairo 2d-rendering gui

Install: brew install cairomm

About:
Cairomm is a C++ wrapper library for the Cairo 2D graphics API, providing an object-oriented interface for vector drawing operations. It enables developers to create sophisticated graphics with anti-aliased rendering, vector paths, gradients, and patterns while maintaining memory safety through RAII. The library seamlessly integrates with Cairo's cross-platform capabilities, allowing applications to produce consistent output across various backends including PDF, PostScript, SVG, and X Window System.

Key Features:

C++ object-oriented interface for Cairo
Automatic memory management via RAII
Support for multiple output backends (PDF, SVG, PNG)
Anti-aliased vector graphics rendering
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Building desktop applications with advanced 2D graphics capabilities
Generating high-quality PDF reports with vector graphics
Creating scalable UI elements for C++ applications
Developing cross-platform visualization tools

Alternatives:

Cairo (C API) – Lower-level C API without C++ abstractions
Qt Graphics – Larger framework dependency, not a standalone graphics library
Cairo-dox – Documentation-focused wrapper, less actively maintained

License: LGPL-2.0-or-later

Dependencies: cairo, libpng, libsigc++

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 17, 2024 8:34pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	6b171147