libigloo ☆

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Description:
Generic C framework used and developed by the Icecast project

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Jan 23, 2026

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c framework networking icecast utilities

Install: brew install libigloo

About:
libigloo is a lightweight, generic C framework originally developed for the Icecast streaming media server. It provides essential utilities for network programming, memory management, and data structures, enabling developers to build scalable networked applications. Its modular design makes it suitable for projects requiring robust, cross-platform C libraries.

Key Features:

Generic C framework for networked applications
Provides utilities for memory management and data structures
Cross-platform compatibility
Modular and lightweight design
Originally developed for the Icecast project

Use Cases:

Building streaming media servers like Icecast
Developing networked applications in C
Creating cross-platform utilities requiring low-level system access

Alternatives:

libevent – More focused on event-driven network programming, whereas libigloo is a broader framework
glib – Larger, more comprehensive C utility library; libigloo is more lightweight and specialized

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Jan 23, 2026 9:41am		0	META	a2675eab