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file-type-cli
Detect the file type of a file or stdin
Description
file-type-cli detects the file type of a file or stdin. It identifies file types by their magic bytes rather than file extensions, providing accurate type detection.
When to use this tool
✓ Good fit when
- When identifying unknown file types
- When file extensions are missing or wrong
✕ Avoid when
- When file extensions are reliable
AI Summary
Detect file types by magic bytes from files or stdin
Capabilities
- + Detect file type by content
- + Read from file or stdin
- + Identify by magic bytes
Use When
- → When identifying unknown file types
- → When file extensions are missing or wrong
Avoid When
- x When file extensions are reliable