fastfec ☆
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Description:
Extremely fast FEC filing parser written in C
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.2.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: fec parsing finance c data-processing
Install: brew install fastfec
About:
FastFEC is a high-performance parser for Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, written in C for maximum speed and efficiency. It processes large volumes of financial disclosure data quickly, making it ideal for data-intensive applications. The tool outputs structured data formats like CSV, facilitating easy integration into data pipelines and analysis workflows.
Key Features:
  • Written in C for high-speed parsing performance
  • Handles the complex and inconsistent FEC filing format reliably
  • Outputs structured data (e.g., CSV) for easy downstream usage
  • Low memory footprint suitable for large-scale batch processing
Use Cases:
  • Building data pipelines for political finance analysis
  • Populating databases with up-to-date FEC filing records
  • Journalistic research and reporting on campaign finance
Alternatives:
  • fecfile – Python-based alternative; easier to install but significantly slower for large datasets.
  • fec-gov-api – Official API; good for small queries but less efficient for bulk data processing.
License: MIT
Bottles available for: arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, sonoma, ventura, monterey, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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