libnice ☆

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Description:
GLib ICE implementation

Type: Formula | Latest Version: 0.1.23@0 | Tracked Since: Nov 27, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: ice stun turn nat-traversal voip webrtc

Install: brew install libnice

About:
libnice is an implementation of the Interactive Connectivity Establishment (ICE) standard (RFC 5245) for VoIP and real-time communication. It enables applications to establish peer-to-peer connections across NATs and firewalls by discovering the best possible communication path. Built on GLib, it provides a straightforward API for developers to integrate robust NAT traversal capabilities into their applications.

Key Features:

Full implementation of ICE (RFC 5245) and STUN/TURN protocols
Integration with GStreamer for seamless multimedia application development
Support for both UDP and TCP transport protocols
Component-based architecture for managing multiple streams

Use Cases:

Building VoIP and video conferencing applications
Implementing peer-to-peer file sharing with NAT traversal
Developing real-time multiplayer game networking layers

Alternatives:

libwebrtc – More comprehensive but significantly larger and more complex; better suited for full WebRTC implementations
pjsip – Full SIP stack with ICE support, heavier dependency if only ICE functionality is needed

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Nov 27, 2025 7:45pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	5a63ba69
Nov 27, 2025 12:44pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a31c72fc