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Description:
Free and open source API and drivers for immersive technology

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: virtual-reality vr drivers api immersive-tech

Install: brew install openhmd

About:
OpenHMD is an open-source API and driver suite designed to provide standardized access to immersive hardware like VR headsets and controllers. It abstracts away vendor-specific SDKs, enabling developers to create cross-platform applications with low-level sensor access. The library supports a wide range of devices including Oculus, HTC, and PlayStation VR hardware.

Key Features:

Cross-platform support (Windows, Linux, macOS)
Low-level sensor and display access
Support for multiple HMD vendors
C API with bindings for other languages

Use Cases:

Developing VR applications without vendor lock-in
Research and academic VR experiments
Creating open-source VR drivers

Alternatives:

OpenXR – OpenXR is a newer industry standard with broader adoption, while OpenHMD focuses on open-source implementation and legacy device support

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jul 5, 2024 5:50pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	436ccf35
Nov 26, 2022 3:19pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	b4aa7a9e