ada-url ☆
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Description:
WHATWG-compliant and fast URL parser written in modern C++
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 11@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ url parser networking whatwg
Install: brew install ada-url
About:
Ada is a modern, standards-compliant URL parser that strictly adheres to the WHATWG URL Standard. It provides a robust and high-performance solution for parsing, validating, and manipulating URLs in C++ applications. Its primary value is delivering correctness and speed for network-intensive software.
Key Features:
  • WHATWG compliant parsing
  • High performance with SIMD acceleration
  • Modern C++17 API
  • Zero-dependency core
Use Cases:
  • Web server and proxy development
  • Network security and filtering tools
  • Browser engine implementation
Alternatives:
  • libcurl – Libcurl is a full-featured transfer library, whereas Ada focuses specifically on high-speed URL parsing.
  • Boost.URL – Boost.URL is part of the large Boost collection, while Ada is a lightweight, standalone library.
License: Apache-2.0 OR MIT
Dependencies: fmt
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Jan 8, 2026 4:56pm 11 0 VERSION_BUMP 57e8579a
Sep 23, 2025 2:13am 11 0 VERSION_BUMP b9dffdfb
Sep 13, 2025 8:52am 11 0 VERSION_BUMP c61ff7c1
Oct 11, 2024 1:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 62596373
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