libimobiledevice

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  "why_use_this": "Essential for Linux/macOS tools that need to interact with iOS devices\u2014syncing, debugging, backups, file transfer\u2014without jailbreaking or iTunes. Used as a dependency by higher-level projects (like usbmuxd, ifuse, libimobiledevice-glue ecosystem). Implements the proprietary Apple protocols in open-source form."
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