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libzen for Mac

Shared library for libmediainfo

Quick answer: libzen is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libzen. It is distributed under the Zlib licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libzen is

libzen is a command-line tool for macOS: shared library for libmediainfo.

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/MediaArea/ZenLib.

How to install libzen

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

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 libzen on Mac?

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

Is libzen open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Zlib licence.

Does libzen 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 libzen?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8611 in this catalogue.

What version of libzen is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.4.41.