libplist ☆
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Description:
Library for Apple Binary- and XML-Property Lists
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @libimobiledev  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: library apple plist c-library ios
Install: brew install libplist
About:
Libplist is a foundational library designed to parse and generate Apple Property Lists in both binary and XML formats. It provides a robust C API for manipulating structured data commonly used by iOS and macOS applications. This library is essential for developers building tools that interact with the Apple ecosystem.
Key Features:
  • Supports both binary and XML Property List formats
  • Provides a generic C API for easy integration
  • Includes command-line utilities for conversion
  • Core dependency for the libimobiledevice suite
Use Cases:
  • Parsing configuration files from iOS backups
  • Developing custom sync tools for Apple devices
  • Interfacing with services that use PLIST data structures
Alternatives:
  • plistutil – Often bundled with libplist, provides CLI conversion; libplist offers the underlying library.
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 11:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 0274c16c
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