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libgetdata for Mac

Reference implementation of the Dirfile Standards

Quick answer: libgetdata is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libgetdata. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libgetdata is

libgetdata is a command-line tool for macOS: reference implementation of the Dirfile Standards.

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 libgetdata

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgetdata on Mac?

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

Is libgetdata open source?

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

Does libgetdata 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 libgetdata?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11100 in this catalogue.

What version of libgetdata is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.11.0.