bgpstream ☆

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Description:
For live and historical BGP data analysis

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 2.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

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

Category: Networking

Tags: bgp networking routing analysis caida

Install: brew install bgpstream

About:
BGPStream is a software framework for live and historical BGP data analysis. It enables users to process and analyze vast amounts of BGP routing information from various data sources in real-time. The tool is essential for network operators and researchers to monitor routing stability and detect anomalies.

Key Features:

Real-time and historical data processing
Support for multiple data sources (e.g., RIPE RIS, RouteViews)
Extensible framework for custom analysis plugins
Integration with Kafka for streaming data

Use Cases:

Detecting BGP hijacks and routing leaks
Analyzing the global routing table evolution over time
Building custom network monitoring and alerting systems

Alternatives:

BGPalerter – BGPalerter is focused on real-time monitoring and alerting, whereas BGPStream provides a broader framework for both live and historical analysis.
bgpq4 – bgpq4 is used for generating prefix filters, while BGPStream is for data analysis and processing.

License: BSD-2-Clause

Dependencies: librdkafka, wandio

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

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2025 11:42am		0	VERSION_BUMP	a6580ae6