libgr ☆
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Description:
GR framework: a graphics library for visualisation applications
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.73.19@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: visualization graphics scientific plotting c++
Install: brew install libgr
About:
libgr is the core runtime library for the GR framework, a device-independent graphics library for visualisation applications. It provides a high-level API for generating plots, charts, and scientific visualizations, acting as an alternative to proprietary tools like MATLAB. The library is designed for performance and portability, rendering to various output devices including screens, PDFs, and images.
Key Features:
  • Device-independent graphics rendering
  • High-level plotting API for scientific data
  • Bindings for multiple languages (C++, Python, Julia, etc.)
  • Fast rendering capabilities
Use Cases:
  • Creating scientific plots and data visualizations
  • Developing cross-platform graphical applications
  • Generating publication-quality figures
Alternatives:
  • matplotlib – Python-specific library, whereas GR is a C++ framework with broader language bindings
  • gnuplot – Command-line tool focused on 2D plotting, while GR offers a more integrated library approach
Version History
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