marcli ☆
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Description:
Parse MARC (ISO 2709) files
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: marc bibliographic library parsing iso2709
Install: brew install marcli
About:
Marcli is a command-line interface tool designed for parsing and processing MARC records stored in the ISO 2709 format. It allows users to extract, filter, and convert bibliographic data into more accessible formats like JSON or CSV. This utility is essential for library professionals and developers working with legacy catalog data.
Key Features:
  • Parses raw ISO 2709 MARC files
  • Converts MARC records to JSON or CSV
  • Command-line interface for easy scripting
  • Handles large files efficiently
Use Cases:
  • Converting library catalog exports for use in modern web applications
  • Analyzing bibliographic data for research or cleanup
  • Extracting specific fields from large MARC datasets
Alternatives:
  • pymarc – Python library offering more programmatic control vs Marcli's CLI focus
  • marc21 – Ruby gem providing similar parsing capabilities
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 3:55am 0 VERSION_BUMP 360c7846
Dec 3, 2024 10:53pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c4f2fe39
Sep 13, 2024 8:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 94595646
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