harfbuzz ☆
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Description:
OpenType text shaping engine
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 12.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: text-shaping unicode fonts graphics i18n
Install: brew install harfbuzz
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • Pango – Higher-level text layout library that uses HarfBuzz for shaping but includes layout and rendering logic
Version History
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