| | Information | |------------|------------------| | Release Date | Early 2016 (approx) | | Based on | Xorg Server 1.17.4 | | macOS Compatibility | OS X 10.7 Lion through macOS 10.12 Sierra | | Architecture | 64-bit Intel (x86_64) |
Today, many apps that once required XQuartz have been rewritten to run natively on macOS using the Cocoa framework. However, for specialized scientific software and remote server management (using ssh -X ), XQuartz remains an essential tool. Version 2.7.7 stands as a testament to the project's long-term commitment to keeping the Mac ecosystem open and flexible. xquartz 2.7.7