xprop ☆

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Description:
Property displayer for X

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: x11 xorg window-manager debugging system-utility

Install: brew install xprop

About:
Xprop is a command-line utility from the X Window System that queries and displays the properties of X11 windows. It allows users to inspect window manager attributes, application hints, and protocol states. This tool is essential for debugging window behavior and understanding how applications interact with the X server.

Key Features:

Query window properties and protocols
Display window manager hints and states
Monitor property changes in real-time
Filter output by property names

Use Cases:

Debugging window manager configuration issues
Inspecting X11 application properties for development
Monitoring window state changes during troubleshooting

Alternatives:

xwininfo – Focuses on window geometry and tree structure rather than property values
wmctrl – Higher-level window management control, but less detailed property inspection

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