libebml ☆

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Description:
Sort of a sbinary version of XML

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: c++ library ebml multimedia serialization data-format

Install: brew install libebml

About:
Libebml is a C++ library designed to parse and create Extensible Binary Meta Language (EBML) files. EBML is a binary equivalent of XML, providing a framework for defining and parsing structured, extensible data formats. Its primary value is enabling efficient, scalable storage of complex metadata and data structures, serving as the foundational layer for the Matroska multimedia container format.

Key Features:

C++ library for parsing and writing EBML data
Provides a framework for defining custom EBML schemas
Efficient binary format for structured data
Foundational dependency for Matroska (MKV, WebM) and WebRTC
Cross-platform compatibility

Use Cases:

Developing parsers for Matroska or WebM multimedia containers
Creating custom binary data formats based on EBML specifications
Implementing WebRTC data channels that utilize EBML structures

Alternatives:

Protocol Buffers – Google's binary format is more prescriptive and less extensible at runtime than EBML's schema-based approach.
MessagePack – Focuses on compact serialization of standard data types, whereas EBML is designed for defining complex, versionable document structures.

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