libabw ☆
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Description:
Library for parsing AbiWord documents
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: library abiword documents parsing c++
Install: brew install libabw
About:
Libabw is a C++ library designed to parse and process documents created by AbiWord, a lightweight word processor. It provides a robust API for extracting content, styles, and metadata from AbiWord's proprietary file formats. This library enables developers to integrate support for AbiWord documents into their own applications without needing to implement the complex parsing logic themselves.
Key Features:
  • Parses AbiWord document formats (.abw, .zabw)
  • Extracts text content and formatting information
  • Provides a C++ API for integration into other software
  • Part of the LibreOffice ecosystem, ensuring active maintenance
Use Cases:
  • Building document converters that support AbiWord formats
  • Integrating AbiWord document support into custom applications
  • Data extraction and analysis from legacy AbiWord files
Alternatives:
  • libetonyek – Parses Apple iWork documents instead of AbiWord files
  • libmspub – Handles Microsoft Publisher documents, focusing on a different proprietary format
Version History
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Nov 25, 2024 11:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP eae5fef6
Sep 13, 2024 2:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 788d36b1
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