libopennet ☆

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Description:
Provides open_net() (similar to open())

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: c-library networking socket developer-tools

Install: brew install libopennet

About:
Libopennet is a C library that provides an open_net() function, designed as a simplified and secure alternative to the standard open() system call for network operations. It abstracts the complexities of socket creation and connection handling, allowing developers to easily open network connections with a familiar file-like interface. This streamlines network programming by reducing boilerplate code and potential security vulnerabilities.

Key Features:

Simplified network connection API
File descriptor-like interface for sockets
Reduces boilerplate code for network operations
Enhances security by abstracting low-level socket calls

Use Cases:

Rapid prototyping of network client applications
Integrating basic networking into existing C codebases
Educational tools for teaching network programming concepts

Alternatives:

Berkeley sockets API – Libopennet provides a higher-level, simpler interface compared to the low-level, verbose nature of raw Berkeley sockets.
libcurl – While libcurl is for application-level protocols like HTTP, Libopennet focuses on lower-level TCP/UDP connection establishment, offering a more lightweight solution.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 13, 2024 2:59pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	a1a3455c