xcb-util-image ☆
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Description:
XCB port of Xlib's XImage and XShmImage
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: xcb x11 graphics xlib linux
Install: brew install xcb-util-image
About:
xcb-util-image provides a modern XCB-based replacement for Xlib's legacy XImage and XShmImage functions. It enables efficient image handling and shared memory operations for X11 applications built with the XCB protocol library. This library is essential for developers porting applications from Xlib to the more lightweight and thread-safe XCB architecture.
Key Features:
  • XCB-based implementation for modern X11 applications
  • Provides XImage and XShmImage functionality
  • Efficient shared memory image operations
  • Lightweight alternative to Xlib
Use Cases:
  • Porting Xlib applications to XCB
  • Implementing efficient image rendering in X11 clients
  • Managing shared memory for graphics operations
Alternatives:
  • Xlib – Legacy X11 client library; xcb-util-image provides a more modern, thread-safe alternative
Version History
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Sep 11, 2025 4:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP c7276cd2
Nov 20, 2024 12:39am 0 VERSION_BUMP 03ccd679
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