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glib
PopularFormula Utilities v2.90.1
Core application library for C
When to use
Core application library for C. Use glib 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 2.4M installs over the last year.
About
Install glib on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install glib`. glib is a Utilities command-line package with version 2.90.1. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install glib
Dependencies
Build Dependencies
Official Homebrew Stats
Install activity metrics for glib.
30 Days
102.0K total installs
3.4K installs / day avg
90 Days
508.2K total installs
5.6K installs / day avg
1 Year
2.4M total installs
6.5K installs / day avg
Frequently asked questions
How do I install glib with Homebrew?
Run brew install glib in Terminal to install glib as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is glib?
glib is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 2.90.1.
What should I review before installing glib?
Review the runtime dependencies (pcre2, gettext) and build dependencies (bison, gettext, meson, ninja, pkgconf, python-setuptools, python@3.14) along with any caveats before installing.