glbinding@2 ☆
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Description:
C++ binding for the OpenGL API
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opengl c++ graphics binding library
Install: brew install glbinding@2
About:
Glbinding is a lightweight C++ binding for the OpenGL API. It leverages the C++ type system and meta programming to provide type-safe parameters and safe pointer handling. The library offers lazy function resolving and multi-context support, making it a robust choice for modern graphics applications.
Key Features:
  • Type-safe parameter handling
  • Lazy function resolving
  • Multi-context support
  • Header-only and lightweight
Use Cases:
  • Developing cross-platform graphics applications
  • Building game engines requiring low-level OpenGL access
  • Creating tools that need robust OpenGL bindings
Alternatives:
  • GLEW – GLEW is a more established but older-style C binding, whereas Glbinding offers modern C++ features and type safety.
  • GLAD – GLAD generates loaders based on specific OpenGL versions/extensions, while Glbinding provides a comprehensive, runtime-configurable binding.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 5:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 95471dab
Oct 27, 2024 3:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 35e32b08
Dec 8, 2023 5:35pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 299b5873
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