shivavg ☆

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Description:
OpenGL based ANSI C implementation of the OpenVG standard

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: graphics opengl openvg vector-graphics c-library

Install: brew install shivavg

About:
Shivavg is an open-source, ANSI C library that provides a software-based implementation of the OpenVG 1.1 API. It leverages OpenGL for hardware-accelerated rendering of vector graphics, enabling scalable 2D shapes and paths. This allows developers to integrate high-quality vector graphics into applications without requiring specialized hardware.

Key Features:

OpenVG 1.1 specification compliance
OpenGL-based hardware acceleration
Lightweight, portable ANSI C implementation
Support for vector shapes, images, and gradients

Use Cases:

Embedding vector graphics in embedded systems or mobile devices
Developing user interfaces for resource-constrained environments
Creating scalable 2D visualizations in C-based applications

Alternatives:

NanoVG – NanoVG is a smaller, antialiased 2D vector graphics library, whereas Shivavg strictly adheres to the OpenVG standard.
VG-OpenVG – VG-OpenVG is another open-source implementation, but Shivavg is noted for its specific focus on OpenGL integration.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 10:12am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f8eabc24
Sep 14, 2024 6:26pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	895af2f0