id3lib ☆
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Description:
ID3 tag manipulation
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio metadata id3 library c++
Install: brew install id3lib
About:
Id3lib is a cross-platform C++ library for manipulating ID3 tags in audio files. It provides a robust API for reading, writing, and editing metadata such as artist, album, and track information. Its main value is abstracting the complexities of various ID3 standards, making it easy for developers to integrate tag editing into their applications.
Key Features:
  • Supports ID3v1, ID3v2.2.x, ID3v2.3.x, and ID3v2.4.x tag formats
  • C++ library with a high-level, object-oriented API
  • Handles reading, writing, and editing of tag frames
  • Supports compression and file safety features
Use Cases:
  • Building command-line or GUI audio file tag editors
  • Automating metadata cleanup and standardization in audio libraries
  • Integrating tag reading/writing into custom media player software
Alternatives:
  • mutagen – Python library, easier for scripting but language-specific
  • ffmpeg – Broader multimedia tool, can handle tags but is heavier
Version History
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