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Description:
Real-time interactive fractal zoomer

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 4.3.4@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: fractal mathematics visualization graphics education

Install: brew install --cask xaos

About:
GNU XaoS is a powerful, cross-platform application for generating and exploring complex fractals like the Mandelbrot set. It provides real-time, interactive zooming capabilities, allowing users to navigate deep into fractal structures with fluid performance. The software serves as both an educational tool for understanding chaos theory and a creative platform for generating intricate digital art.

Key Features:

Real-time interactive zooming and panning into fractal sets
Supports multiple fractal types including Mandelbrot, Julia, and Barnsley
Advanced palette editor for custom color schemes and animations
Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Scriptable for creating automated fractal tours

Use Cases:

Exploring mathematical concepts in chaos theory and fractal geometry
Generating high-resolution fractal artwork and wallpapers
Educational demonstrations for mathematics and computer graphics

Alternatives:

Gnofract 4D – Another fractal generator, but focuses on 4D fractals and has a different rendering engine.
Fractint – A classic DOS-based fractal generator, less user-friendly and lacks modern real-time rendering.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 29, 2025 8:54pm	4.3.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	d02c67c5
Aug 5, 2025 6:01pm	4.3.4	0	VERSION_BUMP	38d5b058