wayland-protocols ☆
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Description:
Additional Wayland protocols
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.47@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 15, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: wayland protocols display-server linux desktop graphics
Install: brew install wayland-protocols
About:
wayland-protocols is a collection of additional Wayland protocols that are not part of the core Wayland specification. These protocols extend the core functionality for common use cases like window management, drag-and-drop, and screen sharing. It provides the XML protocol definitions needed by compositors and clients to implement these standardized extensions.
Key Features:
  • Standardized protocol extensions for Wayland
  • Includes xdg-shell for desktop window management
  • Provides protocols for screen sharing and data transfer
  • XML definitions for code generation
  • Vendor-neutral and community-maintained
Use Cases:
  • Implementing desktop environment features in Wayland compositors
  • Developing Wayland clients that require standard window management
  • Enabling screen sharing and clipboard functionality
Alternatives:
  • core Wayland protocol – Provides only minimal display server protocol; wayland-protocols adds essential extensions
Version History
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Dec 15, 2025 6:36pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b8c17ca2
Dec 22, 2024 4:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 94baef68
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