libimobiledevice ☆
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Description:
Library to communicate with iOS devices natively
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 10, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: ios mobile apple device sync library
Install: brew install libimobiledevice
About:
libimobiledevice is a cross-platform library that implements the native Apple Mobile Device protocol to communicate with iOS and iPod devices. It provides a robust alternative to iTunes for interacting with device filesystems, retrieving device information, and managing backups. The library is widely used by open-source projects to enable seamless integration with Apple devices on Linux and macOS.
Key Features:
  • Native protocol implementation (no iTunes required)
  • Filesystem access and data synchronization
  • Device information and backup management
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows)
Use Cases:
  • Managing iOS device files on Linux systems
  • Developing custom iOS device management tools
  • Creating open-source alternatives to iTunes
Alternatives:
  • libusb – Lower-level USB library; libimobiledevice builds on USB protocols to implement Apple's specific MTP/lockdown services
  • iTunes – Apple's official software; libimobiledevice provides open-source, scriptable access without GUI overhead
Version History
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Oct 10, 2025 8:13pm 0 VERSION_BUMP f5da62b2
Sep 22, 2023 11:50am 2 VERSION_BUMP bf2f867f
Sep 17, 2023 7:48pm 2 VERSION_BUMP b58f5d68
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