libspnav ☆

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Description:
Client library for connecting to 3Dconnexion's 3D input devices

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: 3d-mouse input-device spacemouse library cad

Install: brew install libspnav

About:
Libspnav is a client library designed to interface with 3Dconnexion's 3D input devices, such as the SpaceMouse and SpaceNavigator. It provides a simple API for applications to receive 6-DOF motion events and button presses, enabling intuitive 3D navigation within software. This library serves as a modern alternative to the proprietary 3DxWare SDK, facilitating native support for these devices on Linux and other Unix-like systems.

Key Features:

Provides a simple, non-blocking API for event handling
Supports both X11 and raw console access
Acts as a drop-in replacement for the 3DxWare SDK
Lightweight and easy to integrate into existing applications

Use Cases:

Integrating 3D mouse support into custom CAD or modeling applications
Enabling 3D navigation in scientific visualization tools

Alternatives:

3DxWare – Official proprietary SDK from 3Dconnexion; offers full device control but is closed-source and heavier.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 11:17am		0	VERSION_BUMP	930a90bb