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libxmlsec1 for Mac

XML security library

Quick answer: libxmlsec1 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libxmlsec1. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 865 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxmlsec1 is

libxmlsec1 is a command-line tool for macOS: XML security library.

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 libxmlsec1

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libxmlsec1.

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 libxmlsec1 on Mac?

Run brew install libxmlsec1 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libxmlsec1 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libxmlsec1 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 libxmlsec1?

It was installed 865 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1145 in this catalogue.

What version of libxmlsec1 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.3.12.