giza ☆

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Description:
Scientific plotting library for C/Fortran built on cairo

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: scientific plotting c-library fortran graphics cairo

Install: brew install giza

About:
Giza is a scientific plotting library that provides a device-independent API for producing high-quality graphs. It is designed for C and Fortran programmers, offering an interface similar to PLplot but built on top of the industry-standard Cairo graphics library. This foundation ensures consistent output across multiple platforms and formats including PNG, PDF, and SVG.

Key Features:

Device-independent plotting API
Built on the robust Cairo graphics library
Compatibility with PLplot syntax
Support for C and Fortran languages
High-quality vector graphics output

Use Cases:

Visualizing scientific data in physics and astrophysics simulations
Generating publication-quality plots from C or Fortran code
Creating cross-platform graphical output for research software

Alternatives:

PLplot – Giza is inspired by PLplot and offers a similar API, but is specifically built on Cairo for a more modern graphics backend.
Gnuplot – Gnuplot is a standalone plotting utility, whereas Giza is a library intended for direct integration into C/Fortran applications.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Dec 4, 2024 10:59pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f5a0c77a