czmq
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Description:
High-level C binding for ZeroMQ
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.2.1@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: zeromq messaging networking c-library distributed-systems
Install: brew install czmq
About:
CZMQ provides a high-level C binding for ZeroMQ, simplifying the complex socket management and message handling of the core library. It offers a robust and easy-to-use API that allows developers to build distributed messaging applications more efficiently. This abstraction reduces boilerplate code and helps prevent common errors in network programming.
Key Features:
  • High-level C API for ZeroMQ
  • Self-contained system with no external dependencies
  • Portable across Linux, macOS, Windows, and more
  • Provides tools for distributed computing patterns
Use Cases:
  • Building high-performance distributed messaging systems
  • Developing scalable microservices architectures
  • Creating peer-to-peer applications and device monitoring
Alternatives:
  • libzmq – The core C library that CZMQ wraps, offering a lower-level and more verbose API.
  • nanomsg – A lightweight networking library with similar goals but a different protocol and API.
License: MPL-2.0
Dependencies: lz4, zeromq
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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