libxdmcp ☆
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Description:
X.Org: X Display Manager Control Protocol library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xorg display-manager protocol system-library
Install: brew install libxdmcp
About:
libXdmcp is a client-side library that implements the X Display Manager Control Protocol (XDMCP). This protocol enables a display manager to authenticate and select an X server over a network. It is a foundational component for setting up remote X session management and display allocation.
Key Features:
  • Implements the XDMCP specification for networked X sessions
  • Provides APIs for client-side connection and authentication
  • Essential dependency for X Window System display managers
  • Lightweight and optimized for system integration
Use Cases:
  • Enabling remote X11 session logins via display managers like GDM or LightDM
  • Building custom X server clients that require network authentication
  • System-level configuration for headless servers with graphical login capabilities
Alternatives:
  • X11 forwarding (SSH) – Provides secure, encrypted X11 sessions over SSH, whereas XDMCP is typically unencrypted and used for network display management.
Version History
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Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e5ef3e9
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