libaacs ☆
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Description:
Implements the Advanced Access Content System specification
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.11.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: blu-ray decryption multimedia aacs library
Install: brew install libaacs
About:
libaacs is an open-source library that implements the Advanced Access Content System (AACS) specification. It provides the necessary cryptographic functions to decrypt Blu-ray discs, enabling playback of protected media on Linux and other platforms. This library is a critical dependency for multimedia applications that need to handle commercial Blu-ray content.
Key Features:
  • AACS specification implementation
  • Key database management and retrieval
  • Decryption of AACS-protected media streams
  • Cross-platform compatibility
  • Integration with multimedia players
Use Cases:
  • Enabling Blu-ray playback in media players like VLC
  • Developing custom Blu-ray ripping or backup software
  • Decrypting protected media for archival purposes
Alternatives:
  • None – libaacs is the standard reference implementation for AACS decryption; there are no direct open-source alternatives for this specific functionality.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 20, 2025 6:22pm 0.11.1 0 VERSION_BUMP ba735db4
Sep 13, 2024 1:04pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3d246f32
Mar 16, 2023 11:05pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 40048871
Nov 22, 2022 2:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2e178f28
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