Rust framework for advanced file recognition and identification
Alternative to magic.h and infer. Zero dependencies. Fully extensible. Works in no_std, async, and embedded contexts.
Rust framework for advanced file recognition and identification launched on August 7, 2025 with 46 votes, #486 of 8,530 launches that month and more than 90% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 1 year on.
In plain words
This is a Rust framework for identifying and recognizing file types, designed as an alternative to traditional tools like magic.h and infer. It requires no external dependencies and can be extended to support custom file types. The framework operates in no_std environments, supports asynchronous operations, and works in embedded contexts, making it suitable for developers building file identification features across diverse Rust applications.
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