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libsoundio for Mac

Cross-platform audio input and output

Quick answer: libsoundio is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install libsoundio. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 6 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libsoundio is

libsoundio is a media app for macOS: cross-platform audio input and output.

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 libsoundio

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libsoundio on Mac?

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

Is libsoundio open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does libsoundio 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 libsoundio?

It was installed 6 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9161 in this catalogue.

What version of libsoundio is current?

The latest packaged version is 2.0.1-7.