httpd ☆
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Description:
Apache HTTP server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @ApacheHTTPD  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: web-server http apache server httpd
Install: brew install httpd
About:
Apache HTTP Server is the world's most popular web server software, powering millions of websites globally. It provides a secure, efficient, and extensible standard-compliant server that can be highly customized through modules. The software supports multiple programming languages and is a cornerstone of the LAMP stack for dynamic web application hosting.
Key Features:
  • Modular architecture with dynamic module loading
  • Support for multiple programming languages via modules
  • Robust security features and access control
  • Virtual hosting capabilities
  • Cross-platform compatibility
Use Cases:
  • Hosting dynamic websites and web applications
  • Serving static content and files
  • Reverse proxy and load balancing
  • Development and production web server
Alternatives:
  • nginx – Event-driven architecture with lower memory footprint, excels at high concurrency static content
  • caddy – Automatic HTTPS by default with simpler configuration, Go-based
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 7:30pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b11da3e0
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