libdnet ☆

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Description:
Portable low-level networking library

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: networking c-library raw-sockets packet-manipulation cross-platform

Install: brew install libdnet

About:
Libdnet is a portable, low-level networking library designed to provide a unified interface for packet manipulation across different operating systems. It abstracts the complexities of raw sockets and ARP handling, enabling developers to write network tools that work consistently on various platforms. This library is essential for creating applications that require direct access to network layers.

Key Features:

Cross-platform API for raw sockets and ARP
Abstraction for network device and address handling
Supports packet filtering and injection
Lightweight and suitable for embedded systems

Use Cases:

Developing portable network scanners and security tools
Building custom packet capture and analysis utilities
Implementing low-level network protocols or drivers

Alternatives:

libpcap – Focuses specifically on packet capture (sniffing) rather than the full range of low-level networking operations provided by Libdnet.
libnet – Specializes in constructing and injecting network packets, whereas Libdnet offers a broader set of utilities including ARP and device management.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 10, 2025 11:15pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	bcfadaaf