id3tool
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Description:
ID3 editing tool
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2a@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 26, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio mp3 tagging cli id3
Install: brew install id3tool
About:
id3tool is a command-line utility designed for reading and writing ID3 tags on MP3 audio files. It provides a simple, scriptable interface for manipulating metadata such as artist, album, and track title. The tool focuses on reliability and ease of use for batch processing and automation tasks.
Key Features:
  • Reads and writes ID3v1 and ID3v1.1 tags
  • Simple, predictable command-line syntax
  • Script-friendly output for automation
  • Lightweight and fast execution
Use Cases:
  • Batch renaming MP3 files based on tag metadata
  • Automated library organization and tagging scripts
  • Quickly inspecting or updating track information
Alternatives:
  • id3v2 – id3v2 supports more modern ID3v2 tags and advanced features, while id3tool focuses on simplicity and ID3v1 compatibility.
  • eyeD3 – eyeD3 is a Python-based tool with extensive tag support, whereas id3tool is a lightweight C-based utility.
Version History
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Nov 26, 2025 11:02pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 91c0f126
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