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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.
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