GLSMAC

glsmac is a compact C99 library designed to simplify OpenGL development on macOS by creating a minimal, no-dependency window and OpenGL context setup. It uses only macOS's native APIs (Cocoa and Core OpenGL) without relying on third-party frameworks like GLFW or SDL. This makes it ideal for developers who want tight control over their OpenGL projects, need a lightweight setup for demos or testing, or are writing small graphical utilities without overhead. The code is short, self-contained, and easy to understand, serving as both a useful tool and educational resource.

Features

Pure C99 library for minimal macOS OpenGL setup
No external dependencies beyond macOS native APIs
Creates a window and OpenGL context in under 100 lines of code
Direct use of Cocoa and Core OpenGL for full control
Ideal for learning, testing, or rapid prototyping
Can be embedded in larger C/C++ projects easily
Keyboard and mouse input event handling support
Supports OpenGL 3.2+ profiles
Lightweight and easily extendable for custom needs

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Affero GNU Public License

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