gtkglext ☆
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Description:
OpenGL extension to GTK+
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: gtk opengl graphics 3d gui legacy
Install: brew install gtkglext
About:
Gtkglext provides OpenGL bindings for the GTK+ widget set, enabling hardware-accelerated 3D graphics within GTK applications. It acts as a bridge between the GTK+ and OpenGL APIs, allowing developers to embed 3D scenes directly into standard GUI widgets. This library is essential for creating sophisticated visualization tools and 3D modeling software with native-looking user interfaces.
Key Features:
  • Seamless integration of OpenGL rendering contexts into GTK+ widgets
  • Supports both GL and GLX APIs for cross-platform 3D graphics
  • Provides a set of GdkGL and GtkGLArea widgets for easy embedding
  • Maintains compatibility with legacy GTK+ 2.x applications
Use Cases:
  • Developing 3D modeling or CAD software with GTK interfaces
  • Creating scientific visualization tools with embedded 3D plots
  • Building custom GUI applications requiring hardware-accelerated graphics
Alternatives:
  • GtkGLArea – Modern GTK3/4 native widget for OpenGL, replacing the need for Gtkglext in newer applications
  • Qt OpenGL Module – Provides similar functionality within the Qt framework, offering a more modern C++ API
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 22, 2023 5:01am 3 VERSION_BUMP f19fc49a
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