davix ☆

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Description:
Library and tools for advanced file I/O with HTTP-based protocols

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.8.10@1 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: webdav s3 http file-transfer c++ library

Install: brew install davix

About:
Davix is a C++ library that provides a high-level API for file operations over HTTP-based protocols like WebDAV and S3. It simplifies complex tasks such as secure authentication, connection management, and third-party copy operations. The included command-line tools leverage this library to offer powerful file transfer capabilities similar to curl but with advanced protocol support.

Key Features:

Support for WebDAV, S3, and HTTP protocols
Advanced authentication mechanisms (X.509, OAuth, AWS signatures)
Command-line tools for file manipulation (davix-get, davix-put, etc.)
Third-party copy (TPC) support for server-side data movement
C++ library with bindings for Python and Rust

Use Cases:

Transferring scientific data to/from WLCG (Worldwide LHC Computing Grid) storage elements
Automating file management on S3-compatible object storage
Building applications that require secure, high-performance file I/O over HTTPS

Alternatives:

curl – Davix offers specialized support for WebDAV and S3 features (like TPC) that curl lacks natively.
rclone – Davix is a library and CLI tool focused on specific protocols, whereas rclone is a broader multi-protocol sync and management tool.

License: LGPL-2.1-or-later

Dependencies: openssl@3, util-linux

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 6:02am		0	VERSION_BUMP	deadf985
Sep 10, 2025 10:26pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	735d858c