apr-util ☆

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Description:
Companion library to apr, the Apache Portable Runtime library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.6.3@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ApacheSoftware | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: library apache portability utilities networking

Install: brew install apr-util

About:
APR-util provides a consistent, cross-platform API for common utility functions like database access, XML parsing, and cryptography. It abstracts away platform differences, allowing developers to write portable code that leverages the underlying Apache Portable Runtime (APR) library. This companion library is essential for building robust applications that need to interface with various backends without rewriting core logic.

Key Features:

Database abstraction layer supporting ODBC, PostgreSQL, and MySQL
XML parsing capabilities for configuration and data interchange
Cryptographic functions leveraging OpenSSL for secure communications
Consistent URI parsing and manipulation APIs
Cross-platform compatibility built on APR foundation

Use Cases:

Developing portable server applications that require database connectivity
Building cross-platform tools that need XML configuration parsing
Creating network services requiring cryptographic operations and URI handling

Alternatives:

libcurl – Focuses on HTTP/URL transfers rather than broad utility functions
glib – GNOME's utility library with similar features but GTK ecosystem dependency

License: Apache-2.0

Dependencies: apr, openssl@3, mawk, unixodbc

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

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