libart ☆

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Description:
Library for high-performance 2D graphics

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphics vector rendering 2d library

Install: brew install libart

About:
Libart is a high-performance 2D graphics library designed for rendering vector paths and shapes. It provides a robust set of primitives for anti-aliased rendering, suitable for integration into GUI toolkits and graphics applications. Its main value proposition is delivering fast and scalable graphics operations with a minimal footprint.

Key Features:

High-performance rendering of vector paths
Anti-aliased drawing primitives
Scalable shapes and transformations
Minimal memory footprint

Use Cases:

Rendering UI elements in embedded systems
Building custom graphics engines
Vector-based map rendering

Alternatives:

Cairo – Cairo is a more comprehensive 2D graphics library supporting multiple backends, whereas Libart focuses on being a lightweight, fast vector rendering core.
Skia – Skia is a full-featured engine used by major platforms, offering more features but with greater complexity and size compared to Libart.

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