libmtp ☆

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Description:
Implementation of Microsoft's Media Transfer Protocol (MTP)

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: System utilities

Tags: mtp media-transfer libmtp device-sync protocol

Install: brew install libmtp

About:
Libmtp is an open-source implementation of the Microsoft Media Transfer Protocol (MTP). It enables software to communicate with and manage media devices like MP3 players, smartphones, and digital cameras. The library provides a robust API for file transfers, metadata management, and device control without relying on proprietary drivers.

Key Features:

MTP device detection and communication
File upload, download, and deletion operations
Metadata reading and writing (ID3 tags, etc.)
No need for vendor-specific drivers
Command-line utilities for scripting

Use Cases:

Syncing music libraries to MTP-based MP3 players
Transferring photos from Android devices to Linux/macOS
Automating file management on media devices via scripts

Alternatives:

gvfs-mtp – GNOME's Virtual File System MTP backend; integrates with file managers but is less scriptable than libmtp's CLI tools.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:29am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f4fc7a2b
Oct 9, 2024 12:58pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	f9fbce65