ahupp / ahupp/python-magic

Update and sync with latest file/libmagic

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Description

Hello, can you release an updated version of python-magic to match the updated libmagic API ? Thanks,

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Start by reviewing the python-magic wrapper and the current libmagic API it targets; the issue does not name files, tests, or a libmagic version. Compare the wrapper's supported API with the latest libmagic release. Done means an updated python-magic release that matches that API, with compatibility verified.

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Tech stack
python
Domain
tooling
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
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Needs clarification
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