cubeb ☆

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Description:
Cross-platform audio library

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Multimedia

Tags: audio cross-platform library multimedia c++

Install: brew install cubeb

About:
Cubeb is a cross-platform audio library that provides a unified API for audio input and output across different operating systems. It abstracts platform-specific details, allowing developers to integrate audio functionality without writing native code for each platform. The library is designed for low-latency audio processing and is used in applications like Mozilla Firefox.

Key Features:

Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, macOS, Linux, Android)
Low-latency audio processing
Simple C API for easy integration
Supports various audio backends (PulseAudio, CoreAudio, WASAPI)

Use Cases:

Integrating audio playback into cross-platform applications
Developing low-latency audio tools or games
Building audio features for web browsers or multimedia software

Alternatives:

PortAudio – PortAudio is a more mature and widely used cross-platform audio library, while Cubeb offers a simpler API and is specifically optimized for use within Firefox.
SDL Audio – SDL Audio is part of a larger multimedia library, whereas Cubeb is a focused, lightweight audio-only library.

License: ISC

Dependencies: pulseaudio

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

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 17, 2024 8:37pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ed0f1308