libmicrohttpd ☆

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Description:
Light HTTP/1.1 server library

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: http-server library c networking embedded

Install: brew install libmicrohttpd

About:
Libmicrohttpd is a small C library that allows you to run an HTTP server as part of another application. It provides a simple API to handle HTTP requests and responses, supporting both threaded and non-threaded modes. Its main value proposition is offering embedded HTTP capabilities with minimal dependencies and resource usage.

Key Features:

Embedded HTTP server library
Support for HTTP/1.1 and basic HTTP/2 features
Single-threaded and multi-threaded operation modes
Minimal dependencies and small footprint

Use Cases:

Adding a web interface to embedded devices
Creating lightweight REST APIs for C/C++ applications
Implementing simple file sharing services

Alternatives:

libevent – More comprehensive event-driven networking library, but heavier than libmicrohttpd
mongoose – Cross-platform web server library with more features but less focus on minimalism

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