abcde ☆
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Description:
Better CD Encoder
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 2.9.3@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio cd-ripping multimedia encoding flac mp3
Install: brew install abcde
About:
abcde is a high-quality command-line audio CD extractor that automates the process of ripping and encoding tracks. It supports multiple codecs including FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, and Opus, and can fetch track metadata from CDDB or MusicBrainz. The tool streamlines batch processing by handling everything from extraction to tagging and playlist generation in one command.
Key Features:
  • Multi-format encoding support (FLAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Opus, AAC)
  • Automatic metadata fetching from CDDB and MusicBrainz
  • Advanced track splitting and silence detection
  • Embedded CD-Text and TOC extraction support
  • Automated playlist and metadata file generation
Use Cases:
  • Digitizing personal CD collections with high-quality metadata
  • Batch ripping audio discs for media server libraries
  • Creating archival-quality FLAC backups with accurate track information
Alternatives:
  • whipper – Focuses on accurate ripping with offset correction and verification
  • Sound Juicer – GUI-based ripper with simpler configuration options
  • asunder – Lightweight GUI ripper with CDDB support
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Dependencies: cdrtools, eye-d3, flac, glyr, lame, libdiscid, mkcue, perl, vorbis-tools
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Dec 8, 2025 6:26pm 1 VERSION_BUMP f005c41f
Sep 15, 2025 8:25am 1 VERSION_BUMP 56a50504
Nov 14, 2024 5:20pm 1 VERSION_BUMP c57943e9
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