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GLFW

GLFW is an Open Source, multi-platform library for OpenGL, OpenGL ES and Vulkan development on the desktop. It provides a simple API for creating windows, contexts and surfaces, receiving input and events.

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GLFW is an Open Source, multi-platform library for OpenGL, OpenGL ES and Vulkan development on the desktop. It provides a simple API for creating windows, contexts and surfaces, receiving input and events.

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Library Support for Multiple Monitors OPENGL Add a feature

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Development Education & Reference Games

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development game-creation game-engine gamepad-support monitors

GLFW was added by 2xM in Nov 2016 and the latest update was made in Nov 2016. The list of alternatives was updated Feb 2020. It's possible to update the information on GLFW or report it as discontinued, duplicated or spam.

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