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file-type is a package for detecting the file type of files, streams, or data by checking their magic numbers. It is useful for applications that need to validate or process binary file formats. This package is specifically designed for binary formats, not text-based formats.

lurq health score
76/100
Confidence
proven
Weekly downloads
57,862,190
Latest version
22.0.2
Last release
Aug 15, 2026
License
MIT

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lurq's verdict: low

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