wxwidgets ☆
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Description:
Cross-platform C++ GUI toolkit
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ gui cross-platform desktop toolkit
Install: brew install wxwidgets
About:
wxWidgets is a mature C++ library for creating cross-platform graphical user interfaces. It provides native-looking widgets for Windows, macOS, and Linux using a single codebase. Its main value is enabling developers to build portable desktop applications with native performance and look.
Key Features:
  • Native look and feel across platforms
  • Single source code portability
  • Comprehensive widget set
  • Multiple language bindings
Use Cases:
  • Building cross-platform desktop applications
  • Creating native-looking GUI tools
  • Porting Windows applications to Linux/macOS
Alternatives:
  • Qt – More modern but GPL/licensing restrictions
  • GTK – C-based, less native Windows feel
  • FLTK – Lighter weight but fewer widgets
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 12:50pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d10a0b23
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