liblxi ☆
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Description:
Simple C API for communicating with LXI compatible instruments
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: instrumentation lxi c-library test-automation hardware
Install: brew install liblxi
About:
Liblxi is a straightforward C library designed to simplify network communication with LXI (LAN eXtensions for Instrumentation) compliant test and measurement devices. It abstracts the complexities of the VXI-11 and HiSLIP protocols, providing developers with a unified API for instrument discovery and control. This enables seamless integration of oscilloscopes, multimeters, and other instruments into custom test automation software.
Key Features:
  • Simple C API for instrument communication
  • Support for VXI-11 and HiSLIP protocols
  • Instrument discovery and control
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Developing custom test automation software
  • Integrating lab instruments into software workflows
  • Building remote instrument control applications
Alternatives:
  • VISA – VISA is a comprehensive industry standard requiring proprietary drivers, while Liblxi is an open-source alternative focused specifically on LXI protocols.
Version History
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