libxcomposite ☆

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Description:
X.Org: Client library for the Composite extension

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: x11 xorg graphics compositing window-manager library

Install: brew install libxcomposite

About:
Libxcomposite is the client-side library implementation for the X Composite extension, part of the X.Org project. It enables compositing window managers to redirect window drawing to off-screen storage, allowing for advanced visual effects like transparency and drop shadows. This library provides the necessary API for applications to interact with the composite extension on X11 systems.

Key Features:

Client library for X Composite extension
Enables window redirection for compositing
Supports off-screen storage of window contents
Essential for modern X11 desktop environments

Use Cases:

Developing compositing window managers for X11
Enabling visual effects in X11 applications
Integrating with desktop environments like GNOME or KDE

Alternatives:

Wayland – Modern display protocol with built-in compositing, replacing X11 architecture

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a19d9a18