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util-macros

brew install util-macros v1.20.2 MIT

Autoconf macros for building X.Org packages.

Why you might care

Primary build dependency for X.Org and related libraries on Unix-like systems. Provides standardized macros for configuring, compiling, and installing X Window System components. Usually installed automatically as a transitive build dependency rather than directly.

Categories

build-system library

Alternatives

pkg-config autoconf
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30-day installs · #904
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90-day · #820
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365-day · #863

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