sdl2_gfx ☆
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Description:
SDL2 graphics drawing primitives and other support functions
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: sdl2 graphics multimedia gamedev vector
Install: brew install sdl2_gfx
About:
SDL2_gfx provides an extension to the SDL2 multimedia library with essential 2D graphics drawing primitives. It includes functions for drawing pixels, lines, rectangles, circles, ellipses, and Bezier splines directly onto surfaces. This library is crucial for developers needing basic vector graphics capabilities without the overhead of larger rendering engines.
Key Features:
  • Vector drawing primitives (lines, circles, polygons)
  • Anti-aliased line and polygon rendering
  • Framerate control and rotation/zooming functions
  • Simple 2D pixel manipulation utilities
Use Cases:
  • Developing 2D games requiring basic shape rendering
  • Creating data visualizations or graphing tools
  • Building user interfaces with custom graphical elements
Alternatives:
  • SDL2_image – Focuses on loading external image formats rather than runtime vector drawing
  • Cairo – A more comprehensive 2D graphics library with wider platform support but larger dependency footprint
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 11, 2025 5:52am 0 VERSION_BUMP 4afe9620
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