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shared-mime-info for Mac

Database of common MIME types

Quick answer: shared-mime-info is a data tool for macOS. Install it with brew install shared-mime-info. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only licence. It has 886 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What shared-mime-info is

shared-mime-info is a data tool for macOS: database of common MIME types.

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-only licence.

How to install shared-mime-info

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install shared-mime-info on Mac?

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

Is shared-mime-info open source?

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

Does shared-mime-info 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 shared-mime-info?

It was installed 886 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #1127 in this catalogue.

What version of shared-mime-info is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.5.1.