setconf ☆

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Description:
Utility for easily changing settings in configuration files

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Devops

Tags: configuration cli devops automation system-utilities

Install: brew install setconf

About:
Setconf is a lightweight command-line utility designed to modify key-value settings in configuration files without needing a text editor. It automatically detects the file's syntax and handles various formats like INI, JSON, and simple key=value pairs. This tool is ideal for scripting and automation, ensuring changes are applied safely and consistently.

Key Features:

Supports multiple configuration formats (INI, JSON, simple key=value)
In-place editing without loading the entire file into memory
Automatic syntax detection and formatting preservation
Command-line interface suitable for shell scripting

Use Cases:

Updating configuration files in automated deployment scripts
Modifying application settings in container environments
Changing system parameters in init scripts

Alternatives:

sed – sed is a general-purpose stream editor, while Setconf is specifically designed for structured configuration files and is safer for key-value updates.
jq – jq is powerful for JSON manipulation but requires specific syntax; Setconf offers a simpler interface and supports multiple formats.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Oct 2, 2024 4:18pm		0	NEW	25589a41
Oct 2, 2024 8:45am		0	VERSION_BUMP	f8c20d36