mapnik ☆
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Description:
Toolkit for developing mapping applications
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.1.4@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 5, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @mapnik  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: mapping gis cartography visualization spatial
Install: brew install mapnik
About:
Mapnik is an open-source toolkit for developing mapping applications. It combines a powerful cartographic engine with a C++ API for spatial data processing and rendering. Its main value is producing high-quality, scalable map outputs from various data sources.
Key Features:
  • High-performance map rendering engine
  • Supports multiple data formats (Shapefile, GeoJSON, PostGIS)
  • Extensive cartographic styling capabilities (XML, CSS)
  • Bindings for Python and Node.js for easy integration
Use Cases:
  • Building custom web map servers and tile generators
  • Creating static map images for reports or analysis
  • Developing desktop GIS applications
Alternatives:
  • GDAL – GDAL focuses on raster/vector data translation, while Mapnik specializes in rendering and styling.
Version History
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