pangomm@2.46 ☆
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Description:
C++ interface to Pango
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ pango gui text-rendering library
Install: brew install pangomm@2.46
About:
Pangomm is the official C++ interface for the Pango text layout library. It provides object-oriented wrappers for Pango's C API, enabling developers to integrate sophisticated text rendering and layout capabilities into C++ applications. This library is essential for creating GUI applications that require consistent typography across different platforms.
Key Features:
  • Object-oriented C++ API design
  • Automatic memory management via RAII
  • Full coverage of Pango's layout and rendering features
  • Seamless integration with gtkmm for GUI development
Use Cases:
  • Developing cross-platform desktop applications with custom text rendering
  • Implementing complex text layout in C++ software
  • Creating internationalized applications requiring multi-script support
Alternatives:
  • Cairo (C++) – Lower-level graphics library; Pangomm builds on Cairo for text-specific features
  • HarfBuzz – Focuses on text shaping rather than high-level layout; often used alongside Pango
Version History
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Sep 14, 2025 9:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3f094943
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