mesalib-glw ☆

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Description:
Open-source implementation of the OpenGL specification

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: graphics opengl 3d x11 drivers

Install: brew install mesalib-glw

About:
Mesa is an open-source implementation of the OpenGL, Vulkan, and other 3D graphics API specifications. It provides the necessary drivers and utilities to enable hardware-accelerated 3D graphics on Linux and other Unix-like systems. This package includes the GLw (OpenGL Motif Widget) library, which aids in integrating OpenGL rendering into Motif-based applications.

Key Features:

Implements OpenGL, OpenGL ES, and Vulkan APIs
Provides software and hardware-accelerated drivers
Includes GLw Motif widgets for X11 integration

Use Cases:

Developing 3D graphics applications on Linux
Providing OpenGL support for legacy Motif applications
Enabling hardware acceleration for desktop compositors

Alternatives:

NVIDIA Proprietary Drivers – Proprietary drivers often offer better performance for specific hardware, but Mesa provides open-source compatibility for a wide range of GPUs.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:12am		1	VERSION_BUMP	aa3a2122
Sep 14, 2024 3:06am		1	VERSION_BUMP	155f4a68