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libsixel for Mac

SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation

Quick answer: libsixel is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libsixel. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 92 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsixel is

libsixel is a command-line tool for macOS: SIXEL encoder/decoder implementation.

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/saitoha/libsixel.

How to install libsixel

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

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 libsixel on Mac?

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

Is libsixel open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libsixel 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 libsixel?

It was installed 92 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3583 in this catalogue.

What version of libsixel is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.7-r2.