Modern C++ graphics

Build creative software across every screen.

libmx2 streamlines SDL2 and OpenGL development with a modern C++20 design, bringing desktop applications, games, visual experiments, and WebAssembly experiences together in one flexible library.

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About libmx2

A modern cross-platform development library

libmx2 is designed to give developers an efficient and streamlined way to create multimedia applications. Built on SDL2 and OpenGL, it uses C++20 to simplify the details of cross-platform development so more attention can stay on the creative work.

Its modular architecture adapts to projects ranging from simple 2D games to complex 3D applications. SDL2 handles graphics, input, fonts, and sound, while optional OpenGL, OpenGL ES 3, GLM, and GLAD support opens the door to advanced rendering techniques.

From native desktop applications to browser-based WebAssembly experiences, libmx2 provides practical abstractions without hiding the hands-on nature of graphics programming. The included games and visual demos show how the same foundation can support many styles of work.

Designed to stay flexible

Core features

Modern C++20

Write cleaner, efficient, object-oriented code with current language features.

SDL2 integration

Simplify windows, graphics, input, fonts, images, and sound across platforms.

Advanced graphics

Optional OpenGL, OpenGL ES 3, GLAD, and GLM support for 2D and 3D rendering.

Cross-platform

Target Linux, Windows, macOS, and WebAssembly from a shared foundation.

Modular architecture

Enable only the features your application needs, with static or dynamic linking.

Practical examples

Learn from Asteroids, Pong, Breakout, Matrix rain, 3D demos, and visual effects.

Built with MX2

Example projects

Explore a selection of graphics and game projects made with libmx2.

libmx2 example project libmx2 graphics example libmx2 game example libmx2 OpenGL example libmx2 visual demo
Start building

Installation

Clone the repository, configure the library with CMake, then build and install it:

git clone https://github.com/lostjared/libmx2.git
cd libmx2/libmx
mkdir build && cd build
cmake ..
make -j4
sudo make install
Run C++ in the browser

WebAssembly demos

Games, renderers, experiments, and shader-driven visual projects built on the MX2 ecosystem.

MX Model ViewerMX2 Graphics Demo AcidCam.WebAcidCam.WebGL 3D Breakout2D Breakout 3D Pong2D Pong Space ShooterSpace3D: Attack of the Drones AsteroidsBlocks Knights TourTux the Linux Penguin Point SpritesStarField Phong ShadingTorus Transparent CubeShadow Map SkyboxDrawBox Mouse SkyboxBox of Rain 3D Rain3D Walk Planet ExplosionFire Winter SnowMatrix Glitch MatrixCrystal Star Space3D: The ExpanseComa ScrambleDream Machine ReflectionImage Roll TwistBy Time BendFocus Trail WaveVCR ZoomSpin AbilitySymbolic Micro AlienJaredScopic WarpDeform WheelAlien XOR Alien HueAlien Zoom Alien SlopMeditation PortalsEyes Splash RippleFractal Mouse Code PencilColorful Cats Flowers for YouRubber Jared Lost MirrorColor Vibrations Mirror Putty
Open source and open to ideas

Contribute to libmx2

Contributions are welcome. Fork the repository and submit a pull request with a feature, example, documentation improvement, or bug fix.

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