Description:
OpenType text shaping engine
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 12.2.0@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
text-shaping
unicode
fonts
graphics
i18n
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Install:
brew install harfbuzz
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About:
HarfBuzz is a text shaping engine that processes Unicode text and positions glyphs correctly for rendering. It is the industry standard for converting Unicode text into positioned glyphs for display, supporting complex scripts like Arabic, Indic, and Thai. It is widely used by major software including Firefox, Chrome, and Android.
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Key Features:
- Supports complex text shaping for global scripts
- High-performance C library with bindings for multiple languages
- Compatible with OpenType, TrueType, and WOFF fonts
- Used by major browsers and operating systems
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Use Cases:
- Rendering complex scripts in web browsers and applications
- Font development and text layout engine development
- Cross-platform GUI development requiring international text support
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Alternatives:
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Pango
– Higher-level text layout library that uses HarfBuzz for shaping but includes layout and rendering logic
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