gtk-mac-integration
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Description:
Integrates GTK macOS applications with the Mac desktop
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: gtk macos gui integration desktop cross-platform
Install: brew install gtk-mac-integration
About:
GtkMacIntegration provides a bridge between GTK-based applications and native macOS desktop environments. It enables applications to use the native Mac menu bar, dock integration, and application bundles. This allows developers to create cross-platform GTK apps that feel native on macOS without significant code changes.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS menu bar integration
  • Application bundle support for proper Mac app packaging
  • Dock integration with badges and progress indicators
  • Native file chooser dialogs
  • Support for GTK 3 and GTK 4
Use Cases:
  • Packaging GTK applications as native macOS .app bundles
  • Creating cross-platform applications with platform-native UI elements
  • Porting Linux GTK applications to macOS while maintaining native feel
Alternatives:
  • Qt – Qt provides native macOS integration but requires rewriting GTK apps in Qt framework
  • Electron – Electron offers cross-platform support but with larger app size and higher resource usage
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