boost@1.85 ☆
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Description:
Collection of portable C++ source libraries
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.85.0@3  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @boostorg  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c++ libraries development headers portability
Install: brew install boost@1.85
About:
Boost is a widely used collection of high-quality, portable C++ source libraries. It provides implementations of smart pointers, containers, algorithms, and other foundational components that extend the C++ Standard Library. This versioned formula (1.85.0) allows developers to lock in a specific Boost release for stable builds.
Key Features:
  • Comprehensive collection of 80+ C++ libraries
  • Peer-reviewed, high-quality implementations
  • Seamless integration with the C++ Standard Library
  • Portable across major operating systems and compilers
Use Cases:
  • Implementing robust data structures and algorithms in C++ applications
  • Adding cross-platform functionality like filesystem access and networking
  • Maintaining build stability by pinning to a specific library version
Alternatives:
  • C++ Standard Library – Boost often serves as a testing ground for features later added to the C++ standard, but provides many utilities not yet available in the standard library.
License: BSL-1.0
Dependencies: icu4c@78, xz, zstd
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Sep 16, 2025 7:52pm 3 VERSION_BUMP 05cb422b
Oct 31, 2024 7:32am 2 VERSION_BUMP 8a817200
Oct 31, 2024 12:57am 2 VERSION_BUMP cd186b52
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