freetype

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Formula Utilities v2.14.3

Software library to render fonts

When to use

Software library to render fonts. Use freetype when you want a widely used utilities command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 1.5M installs over the last year.

About

Install freetype on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install freetype`. freetype is a Utilities command-line package with version 2.14.3. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install freetype
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for freetype.

-16.5% vs 90d avg
30 Days
73.2K total installs
2.4K installs / day avg
90 Days
263.0K total installs
2.9K installs / day avg
1 Year
1.5M total installs
4.2K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install freetype with Homebrew?

Run brew install freetype in Terminal to install freetype as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is freetype?

freetype is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2.14.3.

What should I review before installing freetype?

Review the runtime dependencies (libpng) and build dependencies (pkgconf) along with any caveats before installing.

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