libice ☆
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Description:
X.Org: Inter-Client Exchange Library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xorg library graphics protocol
Install: brew install libice
About:
LibICE is the Inter-Client Exchange library from the X.Org Foundation. It provides the standard protocol that allows X clients to share resources and communicate with one another, such as managing cut-and-paste data between applications. This library is a fundamental dependency for building X11-compatible window managers and desktop environments.
Key Features:
  • Implements the ICE protocol for client interoperability
  • Enables data sharing between X11 applications
  • Provides a framework for authentication and session management
  • Core component of the X Window System architecture
Use Cases:
  • Developing window managers that need to handle client communication
  • Building X11 applications that require clipboard or data sharing
  • Setting up a base X11 development environment
Alternatives:
  • Wayland – Modern display protocol that replaces X11, handling client communication natively without a separate library like LibICE.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8c83aadd
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