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libkiwix for Mac

Common code base for all Kiwix ports

Quick answer: libkiwix is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libkiwix. It is distributed under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence. It has 15 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libkiwix is

libkiwix is a command-line tool for macOS: common code base for all Kiwix ports.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/kiwix/libkiwix.

How to install libkiwix

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libkiwix on Mac?

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

Is libkiwix open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-3.0-or-later licence.

Does libkiwix 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 libkiwix?

It was installed 15 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7233 in this catalogue.

What version of libkiwix is current?

The latest packaged version is 14.2.1.