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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 10:55am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f77a24b2
Oct 3, 2024 5:20am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f3c52638