libconfig ☆
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Description:
Configuration file processing library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-library configuration c++ json parsing
Install: brew install libconfig
About:
Libconfig is a lightweight library for processing configuration files in a structured, human-readable format. It supports both a proprietary format and standard formats like JSON and XML. Its main value is providing a simple API for C and C++ applications to read, write, and modify configuration data with minimal overhead.
Key Features:
  • Supports C, C++, and Java bindings
  • Handles both a human-friendly config format and JSON
  • Simple API for parsing and writing configuration files
  • Lightweight with no external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Managing application settings and parameters
  • Parsing structured data for embedded systems
  • Simplifying configuration in C/C++ projects
Alternatives:
  • Boost.Program_options – More powerful but heavier dependency for C++
  • libyaml – Focuses on YAML, requires more manual data mapping
Version History
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Sep 10, 2025 10:48pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 3100afba
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