quartz-wm ☆
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Description:
XQuartz window-manager
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.3.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @xquartz  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 window-manager quartz xquartz macos display-server
Install: brew install quartz-wm
About:
QuartzWm is the native window manager specifically designed for the XQuartz X11 server on macOS. It manages X11 application windows within the macOS desktop environment, providing seamless integration and handling of window decorations and focus. This tool is essential for running legacy or cross-platform X11 applications with a native look and feel on Apple hardware.
Key Features:
  • Native macOS window management for X11 apps
  • Handles window decorations and focus integration
  • Optimized for XQuartz server environment
  • Provides drag-and-drop support between X11 and macOS
Use Cases:
  • Running Linux/Unix X11 applications on macOS
  • Developing cross-platform GUI applications
  • Scientific computing with X11-based visualization tools
Alternatives:
  • XQuartz – QuartzWm is the window manager component bundled within XQuartz
  • X11.app – Legacy version that QuartzWm replaced in modern XQuartz releases
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 14, 2025 7:35am 1.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 9b524315
Nov 23, 2024 8:22pm 1.3.2 0 VERSION_BUMP aad45cda
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