libao ☆
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Description:
Cross-platform Audio Library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio library multimedia cross-platform c
Install: brew install libao
About:
Libao is a cross-platform, low-level audio library designed to provide a simple and consistent API for playing audio across various operating systems and output drivers. It abstracts away platform-specific complexities, allowing developers to easily add audio playback capabilities to their applications without worrying about the underlying hardware or driver implementations.
Key Features:
  • Cross-platform compatibility (Linux, macOS, Windows, etc.)
  • Pluggable driver architecture for flexibility
  • Simple, easy-to-use API for audio output
  • Supports multiple audio formats via plugins
Use Cases:
  • Adding audio playback to custom applications or games
  • Building command-line audio players
  • Serving as the audio backend for media applications
Alternatives:
  • SDL2 – SDL2 is a larger multimedia library that includes audio, graphics, and input handling, whereas Libao is focused solely on audio output.
  • PortAudio – PortAudio is another cross-platform audio library, often considered more feature-rich for complex audio I/O, while Libao prioritizes simplicity.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ebd7462
Nov 25, 2024 11:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3b816c04
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