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
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Sep 11, 2025 6:16am 0 VERSION_BUMP bba1b76d
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