xcb-util-renderutil ☆
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Description:
Convenience functions for the X Render extension
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: xcb x11 graphics rendering xrender library
Install: brew install xcb-util-renderutil
About:
XcbUtilRenderutil provides high-level convenience functions built on top of the X Render extension protocol. It simplifies common rendering tasks like creating solid fill patterns and managing visual formats. This library helps developers write cleaner, more maintainable code when working with advanced graphics in X11.
Key Features:
  • Simplifies X Render protocol interactions
  • Utilities for creating solid fill patterns
  • Helper functions for visual format management
  • Lightweight abstraction layer
Use Cases:
  • Creating efficient solid color fills in X11 applications
  • Managing rendering contexts and visual formats
  • Developing graphics-intensive desktop applications
Alternatives:
  • XcbUtil – Broader collection of XCB utilities; renderutil is a specialized subset
  • Xlib XRender extension – Lower-level X11 library with more verbose API
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 96804757
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