libxdamage
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Description:
X.Org: X Damage Extension library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xorg graphics library system-utility
Install: brew install libxdamage
About:
Libxdamage provides the client-side library interface for the X Damage Extension. This extension allows X clients to track changes to regions of drawables, enabling efficient screen updates. It is a foundational component for modern X11 compositors and high-performance graphics applications.
Key Features:
  • Client-side interface for the X Damage Extension
  • Enables efficient tracking of graphical region changes
  • Essential for X11 compositing window managers
  • Standard X.Org library implementation
Use Cases:
  • Developing compositing window managers (e.g., for Wayland or X11)
  • Optimizing rendering in graphics-intensive applications
  • Building screen recording or mirroring software
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 5:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP d09ad4c3
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 97a639e7