---
name: "glxgears"
section: "1x"
platform: "linux"
package: "xbase-clients"
version: "4.3.0.dfsg.1-14sarge7"
release: "Debian 3.1 (Sarge)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/glxgears/1x"
---

# glxgears(1x)

GLX version of the infamous ‘gears’ GL demo.

## NAME

glxgears - GLX version of the infamous ‘gears’ GL demo.

## SYNOPSIS

**glxgears** \[-info\] \[-display *displayname*\]

## DESCRIPTION

*glxgears* is a GLX demo that draws three rotating gears, and prints out framerate information to standard output.  Command-line options include:

- **-info**

  prints out GL implementation information before running the demo.

- **-display** *displayname*

  specifies the display to query.

## ENVIRONMENT

- **DISPLAY**

  To get the default host, display number, and screen.

## SEE ALSO

[*glxinfo*(1x)](/glxinfo/1x.md)

## AUTHOR

Ported to straight GLX by Brian Paul.