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libgsf for Mac

I/O abstraction library for dealing with structured file formats

Quick answer: libgsf is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libgsf. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence. It has 313 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libgsf is

libgsf is a command-line tool for macOS: I/O abstraction library for dealing with structured file formats.

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-only licence.

How to install libgsf

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libgsf.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgsf on Mac?

Run brew install libgsf in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libgsf open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

Does libgsf 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 libgsf?

It was installed 313 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1973 in this catalogue.

What version of libgsf is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.14.60.