plutovg ☆

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Description:
Tiny 2D vector graphics library in C

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c-library vector-graphics 2d-rendering graphics embedded

Install: brew install plutovg

About:
Plutovg is a lightweight, single-header C library for rendering 2D vector graphics. It provides a software-based canvas for drawing paths, shapes, and text, similar to the HTML5 Canvas API. Its main value is offering a portable and dependency-free graphics solution for applications that cannot rely on hardware-accelerated rendering.

Key Features:

Single-header C library for easy integration
Software-based rendering (no GPU required)
Supports paths, gradients, and basic text rendering
Portable across different platforms

Use Cases:

Embedding vector graphics in embedded systems or IoT devices
Building custom UI renderers for lightweight applications
Generating charts, diagrams, or plots programmatically

Alternatives:

NanoVG – NanoVG is similar in scope but uses OpenGL for hardware acceleration, whereas Plutovg is purely software-based.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:09am		0	VERSION_BUMP	c3eeea3d