ncdc ☆

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Description:
NCurses direct connect

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Networking

Tags: ncurses direct-connect p2p file-sharing terminal

Install: brew install ncdc

About:
Ncdc is a lightweight, ncurses-based Direct Connect client designed for terminal environments. It enables users to connect to DC hubs for file sharing with a focus on efficiency and keyboard-driven interaction. Its main value proposition is providing a robust, scriptable, and resource-friendly alternative to GUI clients for server and power-user scenarios.

Key Features:

Native ncurses interface for efficient terminal usage
Scriptable via an embedded Lua interpreter
Supports TLS encryption for secure hub connections
Low resource footprint suitable for servers and embedded systems

Use Cases:

Running a persistent file-sharing client on a headless Linux server
Power users preferring keyboard-centric workflows for file transfers
Scripting automated interactions with Direct Connect hubs

Alternatives:

EiskaltDC++ – Feature-rich GUI client; heavier resource usage than Ncdc.
FlylinkDC++ – Windows-focused client with extensive features; not terminal-based.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 16, 2025 4:43pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	0770e3d1