gphoto2 ☆

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Description:
Command-line interface to libgphoto2

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: photography cli camera automation libgphoto2

Install: brew install gphoto2

About:
Gphoto2 is a command-line interface for the libgphoto2 library, enabling direct communication with hundreds of supported digital cameras. It allows users to capture images, manage configuration settings, and retrieve media files directly from the terminal. This tool is essential for automating camera control and building custom photography workflows.

Key Features:

Control camera settings (shutter speed, aperture, ISO) via CLI
Capture images and retrieve files from camera storage
Scriptable interface for automation and batch operations
Supports hundreds of camera models via libgphoto2 backend

Use Cases:

Automated time-lapse photography sequences
Remote camera control for astrophotography or studio setups
Bulk downloading and organizing photos from memory cards
Building custom camera control applications

Alternatives:

gphoto2 – The standard tool for direct camera control on Linux/macOS

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 25, 2024 10:36pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	2764c5e4
Sep 13, 2024 12:02pm		1	VERSION_BUMP	e5173961