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libdc1394 for Mac

Provides API for IEEE 1394 cameras

Quick answer: libdc1394 is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libdc1394. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 9 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libdc1394 is

libdc1394 is a command-line tool for macOS: provides API for IEEE 1394 cameras.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence.

How to install libdc1394

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libdc1394.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libdc1394 on Mac?

Run brew install libdc1394 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libdc1394 open source?

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

Does libdc1394 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 libdc1394?

It was installed 9 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8375 in this catalogue.

What version of libdc1394 is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.2.7.