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Asked: May 25, 20262026-05-25T02:56:47+00:00 2026-05-25T02:56:47+00:00

The unix file command uses a magic file database to determine which type of

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The unix file command uses a “magic” file database to determine which type of data a file contains, independently of the file’s name or extension.

I need to craft my custom magic database for testing purposes, but I fail to find how to create one.

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    2026-05-25T02:56:47+00:00Added an answer on May 25, 2026 at 2:56 am

    You can man magic for a description for how to create your own magic file. Then use file -C -m <your magic file> to compile it, and file -m <your magic file> to use it.

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