lilv ☆
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Description:
C library to use LV2 plugins
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.26.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Nov 12, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Multimedia
Tags: audio lv2 plugins music c-library
Install: brew install lilv
About:
Lilv is a lightweight C library for hosting LV2 audio plugins within applications. It provides a simple, stable API for loading, instantiating, and controlling plugins, abstracting away the complexities of the underlying LV2 specification. This library is essential for developers building modern audio software that needs to support the open LV2 plugin standard.
Key Features:
  • Simple C API for hosting LV2 plugins
  • Handles plugin discovery, loading, and instantiation
  • Supports plugin UIs (Gtk, external, and X11)
  • Minimal dependencies, designed for embedded use
Use Cases:
  • Integrating LV2 plugin support into custom Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs)
  • Building standalone audio effect processors
  • Developing command-line audio processing tools
Alternatives:
  • LV2 Plugin SDK – The official SDK is more comprehensive but Lilv offers a much simpler API for basic hosting tasks.
  • JUCE – A larger C++ framework that supports multiple plugin formats, whereas Lilv is focused solely on LV2.
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