libgsf ☆
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Description:
I/O abstraction library for dealing with structured file formats
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.14.54@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: library file-formats gnome c development
Install: brew install libgsf
About:
libgsf is an I/O abstraction library designed to handle structured file formats like ZIP, OLE, and XML. It provides a consistent API for reading and writing complex file structures, simplifying development for applications that need to interact with these formats. Its main value proposition is offering a reliable and efficient foundation for file format manipulation without dealing with low-level details.
Key Features:
  • Unified API for multiple structured file formats
  • Efficient handling of large files and archives
  • GObject-based, integrating well with the GNOME ecosystem
  • Supports reading and writing operations
Use Cases:
  • Developing applications that need to read or write ZIP archives
  • Parsing OLE compound documents (e.g., older Microsoft Office files)
  • Manipulating XML-based file structures within a container format
Alternatives:
  • zlib – zlib is a lower-level library focused solely on compression, whereas libgsf provides a higher-level abstraction for structured archives.
  • libarchive – libarchive offers broader format support and is often used for archiving tools, while libgsf is more specialized for specific structured formats within applications.
Version History
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Dec 10, 2025 3:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP e523c9fa
Nov 26, 2024 9:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP 40662668
Oct 1, 2024 6:46pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9bd10782
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