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libzim for Mac

Reference implementation of the ZIM specification

Quick answer: libzim is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libzim. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence. It has 36 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libzim is

libzim is a command-line tool for macOS: reference implementation of the ZIM specification.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

How to install libzim

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libzim on Mac?

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

Is libzim open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-or-later licence.

Does libzim 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 libzim?

It was installed 36 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5230 in this catalogue.

What version of libzim is current?

The latest packaged version is 9.8.2.