bbftp-client ☆
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Description:
Secure file transfer software, optimized for large files
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.2.1@3  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: file-transfer networking high-performance science security
Install: brew install bbftp-client
About:
bbftp-client is a secure file transfer protocol designed specifically for moving large datasets over high-speed networks. It utilizes parallel streams and optimized TCP windowing to maximize throughput, making it significantly faster than standard tools like FTP or SCP for multi-gigabyte files. The client is part of a system that requires a specific server-side daemon to handle the transfer requests securely.
Key Features:
  • Parallel data streams for high performance
  • Optimized TCP window management
  • Secure authentication and data transfer
  • Designed for very large files (multi-GB/TB)
Use Cases:
  • Transferring large scientific datasets (e.g., astronomy, physics)
  • High-speed data replication between research institutions
  • Bulk data offloading to archival storage systems
Alternatives:
  • rsync – rsync is more universally available and supports incremental transfers, but bbftp-client is often faster for single, massive files on high-bandwidth links.
  • scp – scp is simpler to use and secure, but it generally lacks the parallelization features needed to saturate high-speed long-distance links.
License: GPL-2.0-or-later
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Sep 13, 2025 4:02pm 3 VERSION_BUMP 52ef1fb0
Sep 11, 2024 9:43am 3 VERSION_BUMP d09d334e
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