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lilv for Mac

C library to use LV2 plugins

Quick answer: lilv is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install lilv. It is distributed under the ISC licence. It has 57 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What lilv is

lilv is a command-line tool for macOS: C library to use LV2 plugins.

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

How to install lilv

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

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 lilv on Mac?

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

Is lilv open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the ISC licence.

Does lilv 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 lilv?

It was installed 57 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4366 in this catalogue.

What version of lilv is current?

The latest packaged version is 0.28.0.