Description:
Toolkit library for asynchronous network I/O with protocol stacks
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 4.3.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 23, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
GitHub |
formulae.brew.sh
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Stars: 169 |
Forks: 103 |
Language: C |
Category: Networking
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Tags:
networking
c-library
async
voip
protocol-stack
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Install:
brew install libre
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About:
Libre is a modular, asynchronous networking and protocol stack library written in C. It provides a robust foundation for building real-time communication applications by handling low-level network I/O and common protocols. Its primary value is offering a lightweight, portable, and efficient toolkit for developers creating VoIP and multimedia solutions.
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Key Features:
- Asynchronous event and I/O handling
- Support for TCP, UDP, TLS, and HTTP
- Modular architecture for easy integration
- Cross-platform compatibility
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Use Cases:
- Building custom VoIP clients and servers
- Developing real-time communication applications
- Creating networked embedded systems
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Alternatives:
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libuv
– Focuses solely on async I/O, whereas Libre includes higher-level protocol stacks.
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Boost.Asio
– C++ library requiring Boost, while Libre is a lightweight C library.
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