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libxmp for Mac

C library for playback of module music (MOD, S3M, IT, etc)

Quick answer: libxmp is a media app for macOS. Install it with brew install libxmp. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-or-later licence. It has 91 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libxmp is

libxmp is a media app for macOS: C library for playback of module music (MOD, S3M, IT, etc).

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 libxmp

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

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 libxmp on Mac?

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

Is libxmp open source?

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

Does libxmp 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 libxmp?

It was installed 91 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #3595 in this catalogue.

What version of libxmp is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.7.4.