json_spirit
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Description:
C++ JSON parser/generator
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 4.08@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-plus-plus json library parser data-serialization
Install: brew install json_spirit
About:
Json Spirit is a C++ library that provides robust JSON parsing and generation capabilities. It maps JSON data to and from C++ data structures like objects, arrays, and values. The library is designed for ease of use and type safety, making it ideal for integrating web APIs or handling configuration files in C++ applications.
Key Features:
  • Header-only library for easy integration
  • Maps JSON to C++ objects, arrays, and values
  • Supports both reading and writing JSON
  • Type-safe data access
Use Cases:
  • Parsing JSON responses from web APIs in C++ applications
  • Reading and writing configuration files in JSON format
  • Serializing C++ objects for data interchange
Alternatives:
  • nlohmann/json – More modern C++11 implementation with intuitive syntax
  • RapidJSON – Focuses on high performance and low memory usage
Version History
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Sep 12, 2025 10:54am 4.08 0 VERSION_BUMP 914690f9
Sep 14, 2024 7:13pm 4.08 0 VERSION_BUMP eeacdff3
Sep 14, 2024 2:16pm 4.08 0 VERSION_BUMP 75f0f3ee