libuninameslist ☆
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Description:
Library of Unicode names and annotation data
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: unicode library c font internationalization database
Install: brew install libuninameslist
About:
Libuninameslist is a C library that provides access to the complete Unicode Character Database (UCD) names and annotations. It offers a lightweight, efficient interface for retrieving official Unicode character names and cross-references. This library is particularly useful for applications requiring detailed Unicode metadata without the overhead of larger frameworks.
Key Features:
  • Provides access to official Unicode character names and annotations
  • Lightweight C library with minimal dependencies
  • Efficient lookup functions for Unicode metadata
  • Supports cross-references between Unicode blocks and characters
Use Cases:
  • Font development tools needing Unicode character information
  • Text editors and viewers for displaying character details
  • Unicode analysis and debugging utilities
  • Internationalization (i18n) software development
Alternatives:
  • libicu – Much larger and more comprehensive but heavier dependency
  • Unicode UCD directly – Raw text files require parsing; libuninameslist provides pre-processed access
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 6:42pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 4ca4cb63
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Sep 17, 2023 10:25am 0 VERSION_BUMP ca6a9bb4
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