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libxdg-basedir for Mac

C implementation of the XDG Base Directory specifications

Quick answer: libxdg-basedir is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxdg-basedir. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxdg-basedir is

libxdg-basedir is a command-line tool for macOS: C implementation of the XDG Base Directory specifications.

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/devnev/libxdg-basedir.

How to install libxdg-basedir

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libxdg-basedir on Mac?

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

Is libxdg-basedir open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxdg-basedir 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 libxdg-basedir?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11123 in this catalogue.

What version of libxdg-basedir is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.3.