json-c ☆
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Description:
JSON parser for C
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.18@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: json c-library parsing serialization development
Install: brew install json-c
About:
Json-C is a lightweight C library designed for parsing and generating JSON data. It provides a robust and efficient API for mapping JSON text into C data structures, enabling seamless integration of JSON functionality into C applications. Its low-level approach offers developers fine-grained control over memory and performance.
Key Features:
  • C API for parsing and printing JSON objects
  • Reference counting for memory management
  • Support for JSON-C extension types (e.g., boolean)
  • High performance and low memory footprint
Use Cases:
  • Parsing configuration files in C applications
  • Implementing RESTful API clients or servers in C
  • Processing data streams in embedded systems
Alternatives:
  • Jansson – Jansson is a popular alternative with a similar API, often chosen for its clean design and comprehensive documentation.
  • cJSON – cJSON is known for its extreme simplicity and single-source-file integration, making it ideal for small projects.
Version History
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Sep 22, 2024 12:09am 0.18 0 VERSION_BUMP 1db6daee
Sep 21, 2024 11:23pm 0.18 0 VERSION_BUMP f521b5a4
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