portablegl ☆
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Description:
Implementation of OpenGL 3.x-ish in clean C
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: opengl graphics software-rendering c-library embedded
Install: brew install portablegl
About:
PortableGL is a lightweight, header-only implementation of core OpenGL 3.x functionality written in clean, portable C. It provides a software-based rendering pipeline, allowing developers to run OpenGL code on platforms without native hardware-accelerated drivers. Its main value proposition is enabling graphics development in constrained environments or for educational purposes without external dependencies.
Key Features:
  • Header-only library for easy integration
  • Software rendering pipeline (CPU-based)
  • Supports core OpenGL 3.x profile
  • No external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Embedded systems development without GPU access
  • Educational graphics programming
  • Unit testing graphics code without a display server
Alternatives:
  • Mesa 3D – Mesa is a full-featured, mature implementation but is much larger and more complex to integrate than the single-header PortableGL.
Version History
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May 6, 2024 10:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 05c15db2
Mar 8, 2023 5:06am 0 VERSION_BUMP 48a721a4
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