mcap ☆
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Description:
Serialization-agnostic container file format for pub/sub messages
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 0.0.59@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 19, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: serialization data-format logging pubsub robotics
Install: brew install mcap
About:
MCAP provides a serialization-agnostic container file format designed for efficient storage and playback of pub/sub messages. It combines message indexes, schemas, and data into a single, self-contained file, enabling robust data logging and exchange across diverse systems.
Key Features:
  • Serialization format agnostic
  • Self-contained with indexes and schemas
  • Optimized for append-only I/O
  • Supports data recovery from truncated files
Use Cases:
  • Long-term storage of robotics sensor data
  • Offline analysis of message logs
  • Data exchange between different pub/sub systems
Alternatives:
  • ROS Bag – ROS-specific, less portable for non-ROS ecosystems
  • SQLite – General-purpose database, not optimized for message streams
Version History
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Dec 26, 2025 3:28pm 0.0.59 0 VERSION_BUMP d3ee7d56
Dec 19, 2025 5:19am 0.0.58 0 VERSION_BUMP 625a5737
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