flake ☆

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Description:
FLAC audio encoder

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio flac encoding multimedia lossless

Install: brew install flake

About:
Flake is a command-line FLAC audio encoder designed for high-efficiency compression of PCM audio sources. It provides a robust alternative to reference encoders, often achieving competitive compression ratios with faster encoding speeds. This makes it suitable for batch processing and archival workflows where performance is critical.

Key Features:

High-efficiency compression algorithms
Fast encoding speeds compared to reference encoders
Command-line interface for scripting and automation
Support for standard PCM input formats (WAV, AIFF)

Use Cases:

Archiving audio collections with optimized file sizes
Batch encoding audio files via shell scripts
Embedding into automated audio processing pipelines

Alternatives:

flac – The official reference encoder; generally prioritizes strict compliance over raw encoding speed.
lame – An encoder for the MP3 format, used when lossy compression is preferred over lossless FLAC.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 6:39pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	1de774dd
Sep 13, 2024 5:43am		0	VERSION_BUMP	11444748