xcb-util-wm ☆
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Description:
Client and window-manager helpers for EWMH and ICCCM
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: x11 xcb window-manager linux xorg
Install: brew install xcb-util-wm
About:
Xcb-util-wm provides a suite of helper libraries for XCB, the X C Binding. It simplifies interaction with the X11 window system by implementing complex specifications like EWMH (Extended Window Manager Hints) and ICCCM (Inter-Client Communication Conventions Manual). This allows developers to build robust window managers and compliant client applications with significantly less boilerplate code.
Key Features:
  • Implements EWMH (Extended Window Manager Hints) specifications
  • Provides helpers for ICCCM compliance
  • Offers low-level access via the XCB protocol
  • Lightweight and modular library design
Use Cases:
  • Developing custom X11 window managers
  • Creating advanced X11 desktop applications
  • Managing window properties and session state
Alternatives:
  • libX11 – The traditional X11 library; xcb-util-wm offers a more modern, asynchronous, and thread-friendly alternative using the XCB protocol.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:10pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 42bb08cc
Nov 20, 2024 12:39am 0 VERSION_BUMP 939c3ef7
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