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Description:
Fast and Easy to use microframework for the web

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 1.3.0@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c++ web-framework http-server microservices header-only

Install: brew install crow

About:
Crow is a modern C++ framework for creating web services with minimal boilerplate. It leverages compile-time routing and a high-performance architecture to deliver low-latency HTTP responses. Its intuitive API allows developers to build scalable microservices quickly using standard C++ patterns.

Key Features:

Header-only library for easy integration
Zero-dependency external requirements (besides Boost.Asio)
High-performance, low-latency request handling
WebSocket and SSL support built-in

Use Cases:

Building high-performance REST APIs and microservices
Creating lightweight backend servers for C++ applications
Developing real-time applications via WebSockets

Alternatives:

Drogon – More feature-rich but heavier and more complex to build
Pistache – Modern API but requires a separate build process

License: BSD-3-Clause

Dependencies: asio

Bottles available for: all

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 11, 2025 7:48pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	da50b7bd
Aug 25, 2024 12:23pm		0	NEW	c8b92322