sfml ☆
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Description:
Multi-media library with bindings for multiple languages
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @SFML  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: multimedia game-development graphics c++ cross-platform
Install: brew install sfml
About:
SFML (Simple and Fast Multimedia Library) is a cross-platform, object-oriented API designed for games and multimedia applications. It provides low-level access to graphics, audio, and input hardware, abstracting platform-specific details. Its modular design allows developers to use only the components they need, and it includes official bindings for languages like C, Python, and .NET.
Key Features:
  • Hardware-accelerated 2D graphics via OpenGL
  • Cross-platform support for Windows, macOS, and Linux
  • Modular architecture for Graphics, Audio, Window, and System modules
  • Official bindings for multiple programming languages
Use Cases:
  • Developing 2D video games and interactive simulations
  • Creating multimedia applications and visualizations
  • Prototyping graphical user interfaces
Alternatives:
  • SDL2 – SDL2 is a lower-level C library focused on audio, input, and windowing, requiring external libraries for graphics, whereas SFML provides an integrated, object-oriented C++ solution for all multimedia needs.
  • Raylib – Raylib is a C library with an immediate-mode rendering style, while SFML uses a retained-mode, object-oriented approach that may be more intuitive for C++ developers.
Version History
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Sep 18, 2025 8:24am 0 VERSION_BUMP 58f875cd
Dec 26, 2024 6:12pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 6de2dd13
Nov 13, 2024 5:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2bf686f8
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