libnfs ☆

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Description:
C client library for NFS

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: nfs networking library c storage

Install: brew install libnfs

About:
Libnfs is a high-performance, userspace C client library for accessing NFS shares (v3 and v4). It offers a fully asynchronous API and supports features like zero-copy data transfers for low latency. This makes it ideal for integrating NFS capabilities directly into applications without requiring kernel-level mounting.

Key Features:

Asynchronous API for non-blocking I/O
Support for NFSv3 and NFSv4 protocols
Zero-copy transfer capabilities for performance
Userspace implementation (no kernel driver required)

Use Cases:

Embedding network file storage into media players or applications
Building high-performance storage tools that bypass kernel overhead
Cross-platform file access implementation

Alternatives:

Kernel NFS Client – Libnfs runs in userspace and avoids kernel complexity, but requires explicit implementation rather than standard OS mounting.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 11, 2025 11:50am		0	VERSION_BUMP	db6d6128
Dec 14, 2024 10:59am		0	VERSION_BUMP	9c61c65e