fil is a Unix file command written in Go.
file tests each argument in an attempt to classify it. There are three sets of tests, performed in this order: filesystem tests, magic tests, and language tests. The first test that succeeds causes the file type to be printed.
This is free and open source software.
Website: github.com/file-go/fil
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Developer: Joeky
License: MIT License
fil is written in Go. Learn Go with our recommended free books and free tutorials.
Related Software
| Alternatives to file | |
|---|---|
| fil | Unix file command written in Go |
| mimetype | Determines the MIME type of files |
| xdg-mime | Part of xdg-utils |
| TrID | Identify file types from their binary signatures |
| binwalk | Search a given binary image for embedded files |
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