libssh2 ☆

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Description:
C library implementing the SSH2 protocol

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: ssh sftp scp networking security c-library

Install: brew install libssh2

About:
Libssh2 is a client-side C library designed for implementing the SSH2 protocol. It provides a robust and portable API for establishing secure remote shell connections, executing commands, and performing secure file transfers (SFTP) or SCP operations. Its primary value lies in embedding secure remote access capabilities directly into applications without relying on external command-line tools.

Key Features:

Supports SSH2 protocol features including authentication and encryption
Provides APIs for SFTP and SCP for secure file transfers
Portable across multiple operating systems
Designed to be embedded into client applications

Use Cases:

Building SSH client functionality into custom applications
Implementing secure file transfer (SFTP/SCP) in software
Automating remote command execution securely

Alternatives:

libssh – Libssh is a multi-platform C library implementing the SSHv2 protocol, offering both client and server functionality.
OpenSSH – The standard suite of SSH tools; libssh2 is a library alternative to invoking OpenSSH command-line binaries.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Feb 3, 2026 10:19am		1	REVISION_ONLY	011e0809
Sep 10, 2025 9:36am		0	VERSION_BUMP	b462e66b