beecrypt
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Description:
C/C++ cryptography library
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.2.1@7  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: cryptography encryption security library c++
Install: brew install beecrypt
About:
BeeCrypt is a portable, fast, and strong cryptography library written in C and C++. It provides developers with a comprehensive suite of algorithms including AES, Blowfish, and SHA, enabling secure data encryption and hashing. Its primary value is offering a robust, open-source solution for integrating high-performance security features into applications.
Key Features:
  • Support for multiple algorithms (AES, Blowfish, SHA, RSA)
  • Highly optimized assembly implementations for performance
  • Portable across various operating systems and architectures
  • Provides both C and C++ APIs
Use Cases:
  • Integrating encryption into C/C++ applications
  • Securing data storage and transmission
  • Developing custom security tools and protocols
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSL – More widely used and comprehensive, but has a more complex API and larger footprint
  • Libsodium – Focuses on modern, easy-to-use cryptography (aead, pwhash) with a simpler API
License: LGPL-2.1-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 12:47pm 7 VERSION_BUMP 9696a20a