libconfig for Mac
Configuration file processing library
brew install libconfig. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.
It has 310 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.
What libconfig is
libconfig is a command-line tool for macOS: configuration file processing library.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.
How to install libconfig
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
- Run
brew install libconfig.
Homebrew installer, if you need it:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install libconfig on Mac?
Run brew install libconfig in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.
Is libconfig open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.
Does libconfig run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.
How popular is libconfig?
It was installed 310 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1987 in this catalogue.
What version of libconfig is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.8.3.