libarchive

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Formula Utilities v3.8.9

Multi-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.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install libarchive
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for libarchive.

+5.8% vs 90d avg
30 Days
47.2K total installs
1.6K installs / day avg
90 Days
134.0K total installs
1.5K installs / day avg
1 Year
700.5K total installs
1.9K installs / day avg

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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