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libxmlb for Mac

Library for querying compressed XML metadata

Quick answer: libxmlb is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxmlb. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxmlb is

libxmlb is a data tool for macOS: library for querying compressed XML metadata.

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/hughsie/libxmlb.

How to install libxmlb

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

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 libxmlb on Mac?

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

Is libxmlb open source?

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

Does libxmlb 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 libxmlb?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5229 in this catalogue.

What version of libxmlb is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.3.29.