libxxf86vm ☆
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Description:
X.Org: XFree86-VidMode X extension
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 graphics video display library legacy
Install: brew install libxxf86vm
About:
Libxxf86vm is a client library for the XFree86-VidMode extension of the X Window System. It provides an API for applications to dynamically adjust video modes, manage refresh rates, and control display properties. This functionality is essential for legacy applications requiring direct hardware access to change screen resolution and frequency.
Key Features:
  • API for dynamic video mode switching
  • Support for refresh rate management
  • Integration with the X11 protocol stack
  • Legacy support for XFree86 architectures
Use Cases:
  • Adjusting screen resolution and refresh rates in legacy X11 applications
  • Building display management utilities for X environments
  • Enabling direct video mode control for specialized graphics software
Alternatives:
  • libXrandr – Modern RandR extension library for dynamic resolution and rotation, replacing the older VidMode functionality.
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 5:12am 0 VERSION_BUMP 61ce579e
Dec 14, 2024 9:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 12245e87
Oct 27, 2024 12:49pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 1cc2e0d2
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