libb64 ☆

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Description:
Base64 encoding/decoding library

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: base64 encoding library c data-conversion

Install: brew install libb64

About:
libb64 is a high-performance C library designed for encoding and decoding binary data using the Base64 algorithm. It provides a robust stream-based interface that allows for efficient processing of large data sets without excessive memory usage. The library is optimized for speed and simplicity, making it an ideal component for applications requiring fast Base64 conversion.

Key Features:

Stream-based encoding/decoding
High performance C implementation
Minimal memory footprint
Simple API integration

Use Cases:

Encoding binary data for email transmission (MIME)
Decoding Base64 strings in network protocols
Storing binary data in text-based formats like XML or JSON

Alternatives:

openssl base64 – Part of the OpenSSL suite; heavier dependency but includes broader cryptographic features.
coreutils base64 – Standard GNU tool; excellent for CLI usage but less suited for direct library integration in C applications.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 7:49am		1	VERSION_BUMP	2c7cce4b