lzlib ☆
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Description:
Data compression library
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: System utilities
Tags: compression library c lzb data-storage
Install: brew install lzlib
About:
Lzlib is a lossless data compression library that implements the LZB algorithm. It provides a simple C API for streaming compression and decompression, focusing on high compression ratios. The library is designed for integration into applications requiring efficient data storage or transmission.
Key Features:
  • High compression ratio via LZB algorithm
  • Streaming API for memory-efficient processing
  • Simple C library interface
  • Robust error handling
Use Cases:
  • Compressing data streams in custom applications
  • Archiving large datasets
  • Network data compression
  • Embedded systems development
Alternatives:
  • zlib – More widely used (DEFLATE), but lzlib often achieves better compression ratios
  • liblzma – Part of XZ Utils, offers multiple algorithms including LZMA2
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Mar 11, 2026 5:52pm 0 REVISION_ONLY 23ef6fb3
Sep 10, 2025 8:35am 0 VERSION_BUMP df2e54d6
Jan 13, 2025 10:35pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 97680920
Oct 22, 2024 12:14am 0 VERSION_BUMP 545e48dd
Jan 26, 2024 1:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 894f98bd
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