libscfg
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Description:
C library for scfg
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: c-library configuration parsing development embedded
Install: brew install libscfg
About:
Libscfg is a lightweight C library designed for parsing and handling Simple Configuration Format (SCFG) files. It provides a robust API for reading, writing, and manipulating structured configuration data with minimal dependencies. The library focuses on simplicity and portability, making it ideal for embedded systems and low-level applications.
Key Features:
  • Minimal dependencies (only standard C library)
  • Simple and intuitive API for configuration parsing
  • Support for both reading and writing SCFG files
  • Portable across different platforms
  • Memory-safe operations
Use Cases:
  • Configuration management for C applications
  • Embedded systems configuration handling
  • Parsing simple structured data files
Alternatives:
  • libconfig – More feature-rich but heavier dependency with complex syntax
  • inih – INI parser with similar simplicity but different file format
Version History
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Sep 16, 2025 11:19am 0 VERSION_BUMP a65b0ebd
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