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Description:
OpenGL Extension Wrangler Library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.3.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 22, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opengl graphics c c++ library cross-platform
Install: brew install glew
About:
The OpenGL Extension Wrangler Library (GLEW) is a cross-platform C/C++ library that helps developers query and manage OpenGL extensions. It simplifies the process of determining which extensions are supported by the graphics driver at runtime, providing a streamlined way to access core and extension functionality.
Key Features:
  • Automatic detection of supported OpenGL extensions
  • Support for both core and extension APIs
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Linux, macOS)
  • Simple initialization and minimal overhead
Use Cases:
  • Initializing OpenGL contexts and verifying extension support in graphics applications
  • Building cross-platform 3D rendering engines that need to adapt to different GPU capabilities
Alternatives:
  • GLAD – GLAD offers code generation for specific OpenGL versions and extensions, while GLEW provides a comprehensive pre-built library of all extensions.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 23, 2025 8:48pm 2.3.0 0 VERSION_BUMP 2c7b062b
Dec 22, 2025 1:40pm 2.2.0 1 VERSION_BUMP d20bcf05
Sep 15, 2025 2:23pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 2d337643
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