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libadwaita

brew install libadwaita v1.9.1_1 LGPL-2.1-or-later

Shared library providing UI components and design patterns for GNOME applications using GTK4.

Why you might care

libadwaita is a dependency for building modern GNOME desktop applications that follow the Adwaita design language. It provides reusable widgets, layouts, and theming on top of GTK4, reducing boilerplate and ensuring visual consistency across GNOME apps. Essential if you're developing or building GNOME-native software.

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gtk4 qt wxwidgets
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