libxtst ☆

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Description:
X.Org: Client API for the XTEST & RECORD extensions

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: x11 xorg library testing gui

Install: brew install libxtst

About:
LibXtst provides the client-side API for the XTEST and RECORD extensions within the X Window System. It enables applications to simulate user input events and monitor core X protocol traffic. This library is essential for developing automated testing tools and accessibility features on X11-based systems.

Key Features:

API for XTEST extension (event simulation)
API for RECORD extension (protocol monitoring)
Standard component of the X.Org foundation
C language library for client applications

Use Cases:

Developing automated GUI testing frameworks
Creating accessibility tools for input assistance
Monitoring X11 protocol traffic for debugging

Alternatives:

libevdev – Libevdev handles kernel-level input events, whereas LibXtst operates at the X11 protocol layer for simulation and interception.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 6:16am		0	VERSION_BUMP	bba1b76d
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	fa31bace