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
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Sep 13, 2025 11:12am 1 VERSION_BUMP aa3a2122
Sep 14, 2024 3:06am 1 VERSION_BUMP 155f4a68
Aug 11, 2024 4:56pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 47a2ec4e
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