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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 10, 2025 8:13pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f5da62b2