bstring ☆

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Description:
Fork of Paul Hsieh's Better String Library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.0.3@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c-library string-manipulation security memory-safety development

Install: brew install bstring

About:
bstring is a robust C library that provides a comprehensive suite of safe string handling functions designed to prevent buffer overflows and memory errors. It offers a superior alternative to standard C string functions by enforcing bounds checking and providing extensive manipulation capabilities. This library is ideal for developers writing secure and reliable C applications where memory safety is critical.

Key Features:

Bounds-checked string operations
Memory allocation management
Cross-platform compatibility
Comprehensive API for string manipulation

Use Cases:

Developing secure C applications
Replacing unsafe standard library functions
Embedded systems programming

Alternatives:

glib – Glib is a much larger general-purpose library, whereas bstring is a focused, lightweight string handling utility.
Safe C Library – Offers similar safety features but bstring is known for its specific Better String API design.

License: BSD-3-Clause

Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, sonoma, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:25am		0	VERSION_BUMP	e704ace6