Basic question - I can't access handbrakeCLI?

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aeromidd
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Basic question - I can't access handbrakeCLI?

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Description of problem or question:
I'm trying to run HB from mac OS command line using Matlab, though I'm having the same issue using Terminal too.

I can't find any file named handbrakeCLI anywhere on my system? I've tried cd'ing to the exact location of the Handbrake package in the Applications folder, but I don't understand how I can access the handbrakecli command. I'm sure it's obvious but I'm just not seeing it.

Thank you for your help!

HandBrake version (e.g., 1.0.0):
1.5.1



Operating system and version (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04 LTS, macOS 10.13 High Sierra, Windows 10 Creators Update):
macOS 11.6.4 Big Sur
aeromidd
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Re: Basic question - I can't access handbrakeCLI?

Post by aeromidd »

-- never mind - I just realised there's a totally different download for the CLI version. Sorry for cluttering the forum! Please delete this thread if appropriate. Thanks.
rollin_eng
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Re: Basic question - I can't access handbrakeCLI?

Post by rollin_eng »

In case anyone needs the location.

https://handbrake.fr/downloads2.php
mduell
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Re: Basic question - I can't access handbrakeCLI?

Post by mduell »

The GUI doesn't use the CLI, so the CLI is not included in the GUI app.
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