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Description:
C++ mathematics library for graphics software

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ mathematics graphics opengl header-only

Install: brew install glm

About:
GLM (OpenGL Mathematics) is a C++ mathematics library designed specifically for graphics software based on the GLSL specifications. It provides types and functions for vector, matrix, and quaternion operations, enabling high-performance linear algebra tasks essential for 3D rendering and simulation without external dependencies.

Key Features:

Header-only C++ library with no external dependencies
Provides vector, matrix, and quaternion types matching GLSL syntax
Optimized for graphics applications with SIMD support

Use Cases:

Implementing 3D graphics transformations in C++ applications
Developing game engines or real-time rendering systems
Performing linear algebra operations for computer vision

Alternatives:

Eigen – Eigen is a general-purpose linear algebra library, whereas GLM is specialized for graphics with GLSL-like syntax.
DirectXMath – DirectXMath is optimized for DirectX on Windows, while GLM is cross-platform and OpenGL-oriented.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 10:44pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	3e5b6bef
Oct 27, 2024 3:46pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	9af6157d