libfreenect ☆
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Description:
Drivers and libraries for the Xbox Kinect device
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: kinect driver computer-vision hardware libusb
Install: brew install libfreenect
About:
Libfreenect is an open-source driver and library for the Microsoft Xbox Kinect sensor. It provides low-level access to the device's motor, camera, and audio components, enabling developers to create custom applications. This package allows users to interface with the Kinect on macOS without proprietary software.
Key Features:
  • Open-source implementation of Kinect protocols
  • Access to depth, RGB, and IR camera streams
  • Control over motor tilt and LED status
  • C library with bindings for languages like Python and Processing
Use Cases:
  • Robotics and computer vision projects
  • Interactive art installations
  • 3D scanning and motion tracking applications
Alternatives:
  • libfreenect2 – Successor designed specifically for Kinect for Windows v2 hardware
  • OpenNI/NITE – Proprietary frameworks offering skeletal tracking (requires separate installation)
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 3:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP e724d687
Sep 13, 2024 1:35pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9ae7710f
May 2, 2023 8:29am 0 VERSION_BUMP ebcedd63
May 1, 2023 9:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f3c9b2cd
Nov 26, 2022 12:31pm 0 VERSION_BUMP e2b1a46d
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