ivtools
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Description:
X11 vector graphic servers
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: graphics x11 vector gui development
Install: brew install ivtools
About:
Ivtools is a suite of X11 vector graphic servers and client libraries. It enables the development and execution of interactive vector graphics applications within an X11 environment. The toolset provides a framework for building custom graphical user interfaces and visualizations.
Key Features:
  • X11-based vector graphics servers
  • Client libraries for application development
  • Support for interactive graphical tools
  • Extensible architecture for custom viewers
Use Cases:
  • Developing custom X11 vector graphic applications
  • Creating interactive data visualizations
  • Building specialized graphical user interfaces
Alternatives:
  • X11 – X11 provides the base windowing system, while Ivtools offers a specialized suite for vector graphics built on top of it.
  • Cairo – Cairo is a 2D graphics library with broad API support, whereas Ivtools is a more focused system for X11 vector graphic servers.
Version History
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Nov 10, 2024 4:44am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8d2ea643
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