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libsail for Mac

Missing small and fast image decoding library for humans (not for machines)

Quick answer: libsail is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsail. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 23 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsail is

libsail is a command-line tool for macOS: missing small and fast image decoding library for humans (not for machines).

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

How to install libsail

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

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 libsail on Mac?

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

Is libsail open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libsail 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 libsail?

It was installed 23 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #6215 in this catalogue.

What version of libsail is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.1.