libxcb ☆
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Description:
X.Org: Interface to the X Window System protocol
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xcb graphics window-system protocol xorg
Install: brew install libxcb
About:
Libxcb is the X C Binding, a modern replacement for Xlib that provides a low-level interface to the X Window System protocol. It generates strongly-typed, lightweight APIs for multiple languages, enabling efficient communication with X servers. This library is essential for developing high-performance graphical applications and window managers on Unix-like systems.
Key Features:
  • Protocol-level access to the X11 server
  • Generates bindings for C, Python, and other languages
  • Asynchronous request handling for better performance
  • Modular design with separate protocol extensions
Use Cases:
  • Developing lightweight window managers and compositors
  • Building high-performance graphical applications
  • Creating language bindings for X11 interaction
Alternatives:
  • Xlib – Xlib is the traditional X11 client library; Libxcb offers a more modern, modular, and performant alternative with better async support.
Version History
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