qtpositioning ☆
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Description:
Provides access to position, satellite info and area monitoring classes
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @qtproject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: qt positioning geolocation gps satellite library
Install: brew install qtpositioning
About:
Qtpositioning is a Qt module that enables applications to retrieve geographical location data and monitor area-based events. It provides a high-level API for accessing GPS and satellite information, making it essential for building location-aware applications. This module abstracts complex hardware interactions into simple, cross-platform interfaces.
Key Features:
  • Satellite information retrieval
  • Area monitoring with geofencing
  • High-level position source abstraction
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Building location-aware mobile applications
  • Implementing geofencing for asset tracking
  • Creating navigation and mapping software
Alternatives:
  • GeoClue – Linux-specific D-Bus geolocation service, less integrated than Qt's native module
  • Google Maps API – Cloud-based service requiring API keys and network access, not local hardware access
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Oct 9, 2025 10:56pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e8dc3ec
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