vapoursynth

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  "categories": [
    "video-tool",
    "framework"
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  "caveats": "This formula does not contain optional filters that require extra dependencies.\nTo use vapoursynth.core.bs, execute:\n  brew install vapoursynth-bestsource\nTo use vapoursynth.core.ocr, execute:\n  brew install vapoursynth-ocr\nTo use vapoursynth.core.sub, execute:\n  brew install vapoursynth-sub\nTo use vapoursynth.core.ffms2, execute:\n  brew install ffms2\nFor more information regarding plugins, please visit:\n  https://www.vapoursynth.com/doc/installation.html#plugins-and-scripts\n",
  "conflicts_with": [],
  "dependencies": [
    "python@3.14",
    "zimg"
  ],
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  "desc": "Video processing framework with simplicity in mind",
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  "enrichment_fetched_at": "2026-06-20T23:40:53+00:00",
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  "homepage": "https://www.vapoursynth.com",
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  "homepage_title": "VapourSynth | Video processing and unsolicited code criticism",
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  "last_seen": "2026-06-20T23:34:18+00:00",
  "license": "LGPL-2.1-or-later",
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  "name": "vapoursynth",
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  "one_liner": "Python-scriptable video processing framework for frame-by-frame manipulation and filtering.",
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  "rank_30d": 480,
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  "ruby_source_path": "Formula/v/vapoursynth.rb",
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  "version_head": "HEAD",
  "version_stable": "77",
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  "why_use_this": "VapourSynth lets you write complex video processing pipelines in Python rather than command-line flags, making it ideal for batch encoding, restoration, and custom filter chains. It\u0027s widely used in the video enthusiast and archival communities for tasks that ffmpeg alone can\u0027t express cleanly. Single-binary deployment possible via embedded Python."
}