libarchive
PopularMulti-format archive and compression library
When to use
Multi-format archive and compression library. Use libarchive when you want a widely used utilities command-line package that can be installed and updated through Homebrew. It is one of FastBrew's top packages by Homebrew installs, with about 700.5K installs over the last year.
About
Install libarchive on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install libarchive`. libarchive is a Utilities command-line package with version 3.8.9. The package is listed in homebrew/core.
brew install libarchive
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install libarchive with Homebrew?
Run brew install libarchive in Terminal to install libarchive as a Homebrew formula on macOS.
What kind of package is libarchive?
libarchive is a Utilities Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 3.8.9.
What should I review before installing libarchive?
Review the runtime dependencies (libb2, lz4, xz, zstd) and build dependencies (none listed) along with any caveats before installing.
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