xdpyinfo ☆

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Description:
X.Org: Utility for displaying information about an X server

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: x11 xorg system-utility diagnostics developer-tools

Install: brew install xdpyinfo

About:
xdpyinfo is a command-line utility that queries the X server and outputs detailed information about its configuration and capabilities. It reports on screen dimensions, color depths, available visuals, extensions, and input device details. This tool is essential for developers and system administrators debugging X11 client-server interactions.

Key Features:

Queries X server for detailed configuration data
Reports on screen dimensions, depths, and visuals
Lists loaded X extensions and their versions
Displays resource database and properties

Use Cases:

Debugging X11 client-server connection issues
Verifying screen resolution and color depth settings
Checking for support of specific X extensions

Alternatives:

xwininfo – xwininfo focuses on window geometry and attributes, whereas xdpyinfo provides a broader overview of the server's global state.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 20, 2024 12:39am		0	VERSION_BUMP	35a42c9d