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vcflib for Mac

C++ library and cmdline tools for parsing and manipulating VCF files

Quick answer: vcflib is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install vcflib. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 10 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What vcflib is

vcflib is a command-line tool for macOS: C++ library and cmdline tools for parsing and manipulating VCF files.

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/vcflib/vcflib.

How to install vcflib

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

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 vcflib on Mac?

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

Is vcflib open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does vcflib 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 vcflib?

It was installed 10 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8246 in this catalogue.

What version of vcflib is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.0.15.