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libfyaml for Mac

Fully feature complete YAML parser and emitter

Quick answer: libfyaml is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libfyaml. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 27 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libfyaml is

libfyaml is a command-line tool for macOS: fully feature complete YAML parser and emitter.

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/pantoniou/libfyaml.

How to install libfyaml

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

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 libfyaml on Mac?

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

Is libfyaml open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libfyaml 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 libfyaml?

It was installed 27 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #5815 in this catalogue.

What version of libfyaml is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.9.6.