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libmetalink for Mac

C library to parse Metalink XML files

Quick answer: libmetalink is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libmetalink. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 16 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libmetalink is

libmetalink is a command-line tool for macOS: C library to parse Metalink XML files.

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

How to install libmetalink

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

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 libmetalink on Mac?

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

Is libmetalink open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libmetalink 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 libmetalink?

It was installed 16 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7087 in this catalogue.

What version of libmetalink is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.1.3.