directx-headers ☆
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Description:
Official DirectX headers available under an open source license
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.618.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: directx graphics development headers cross-platform
Install: brew install directx-headers
About:
DirectX-Headers provides the official Microsoft DirectX 12 headers, enabling developers to build and compile modern graphics applications on non-Windows platforms. This package delivers the necessary API definitions and helper libraries for cross-platform development, allowing engines and tools to interface with DirectX 12 on systems like Linux and macOS.
Key Features:
  • Official DirectX 12 headers for cross-platform use
  • CMake build system integration
  • Includes DirectX 12 Agility SDK components
  • MIT licensed for open source adoption
Use Cases:
  • Porting DirectX 12 applications to Linux or macOS
  • Building cross-platform graphics engines
  • Developing Vulkan translation layers
Alternatives:
  • Wine headers – Wine provides reverse-engineered compatibility layers, whereas DirectX-Headers are official Microsoft headers designed for native cross-platform development.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 3:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 68058d22
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