Description:
Publish spatial data and interactive mapping apps to the web
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 8.6.0@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 4, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
gis
maps
web-mapping
geospatial
wms
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Install:
brew install mapserver
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About:
MapServer is a high-performance open-source platform for publishing spatial data to the web. It acts as a map server, enabling the creation of interactive mapping applications and serving geospatial imagery like PNG or PDF. It supports industry-standard protocols such as WMS, WFS, and WCS, making it a versatile engine for geospatial data delivery.
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Key Features:
- Supports WMS, WFS, and WCS standards
- High-performance map rendering engine
- Extensive format support (PostGIS, Oracle, Shapefiles)
- Scriptable via MapScript bindings (PHP, Python, Java)
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Use Cases:
- Publishing interactive web maps for government or enterprise
- Serving geospatial data overlays for custom applications
- Generating static map images for reports or printing
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Alternatives:
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GeoServer
– GeoServer is a Java-based alternative often preferred for easier web-based configuration, while MapServer is known for raw rendering speed and scriptability.
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