GNU/Linux Void Installing MESA Driver Guide
How to install or update the MESA drivers on Void Linux – step-by-step guide for AMD and Intel GPUs.
MESA for Void Linux (Mesa3D) is the open-source implementation of OpenGL, Vulkan, OpenGL ES, and OpenCL, enabling hardware-accelerated graphics.
About MESA: The Mesa Project provides essential open-source GPU drivers for Intel and AMD/RADEON cards.
⚠️ Alert: MESA is not suitable for modern NVIDIA cards. Use the NVIDIA proprietary driver instead.
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1. Update the System
Make sure all system packages are up to date:
sudo xbps-install -Su
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2. Install MESA Drivers
Install the base MESA stack for OpenGL and Vulkan:
sudo xbps-install -y mesa mesa-dri mesa-vulkan-intel mesa-vulkan-radeon
Optional: Add VAAPI and VDPAU support if needed:
sudo xbps-install -y libva-mesa-driver mesa-vdpau
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3. Install Diagnostic Tools
Install utilities to check the GPU rendering setup:
sudo xbps-install -y mesa-utils vulkan-tools
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4. Verify the Installation
Check OpenGL version:
glxinfo | grep "OpenGL version"
Check Vulkan support:
vulkaninfo | grep "apiVersion"
Great! Now your Void Linux system is powered by the latest MESA drivers.