libretls ☆
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Description:
Libtls for OpenSSL
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Security
Tags: tls libressl security networking cryptography
Install: brew install libretls
About:
Libretls is a modern TLS library built around the LibreSSL crypto library, providing a simplified and secure TLS interface. It offers a streamlined API inspired by OpenSSL's libtls, designed to make secure network programming easier and less error-prone. This library is ideal for developers seeking a robust alternative to OpenSSL with a focus on clean code and modern security practices.
Key Features:
  • Simplified TLS API for easier implementation
  • Built on the secure LibreSSL foundation
  • Designed to prevent common cryptographic misuses
  • Portable and suitable for various Unix-like systems
Use Cases:
  • Implementing secure client-server communication in new applications
  • Replacing complex OpenSSL code with a more manageable interface
  • Developing network services where security and code clarity are priorities
Alternatives:
  • OpenSSL – OpenSSL is the de facto standard but has a notoriously complex API; Libretls offers a much simpler interface.
  • GnuTLS – GnuTLS is another full-featured alternative, but Libretls is often preferred for its minimalist design and LibreSSL backing.
Version History
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Dec 25, 2022 12:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 8db2aa3c
Dec 25, 2022 12:06pm 0 VERSION_BUMP bb0dbe6c
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