Description:
Portable, lightweight framework for the Objective-C language
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.4.2@0
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Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Developer tools
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Tags:
objective-c
framework
cross-platform
development
library
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Install:
brew install objfw
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About:
ObjFW is a portable, lightweight Objective-C framework designed to work across various operating systems without relying on large runtimes. It provides a comprehensive set of classes for file handling, networking, and data structures, enabling developers to write native applications. Its main value proposition is offering a consistent development environment for Objective-C outside of Apple's ecosystem.
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Key Features:
- Cross-platform support (Linux, Windows, BSDs, macOS, and more)
- No dependency on GNUstep or Apple's runtime
- Comprehensive standard library including networking and file I/O
- Support for modern Objective-C features like ARC and blocks
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Use Cases:
- Developing portable command-line tools in Objective-C
- Building cross-platform server-side applications
- Porting Objective-C code to non-Apple operating systems
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Alternatives:
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GNUstep
– GNUstep is a larger, more complete reimplementation of the OpenStep/Cocoa APIs, whereas ObjFW is a lightweight, standalone framework focused on portability.
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Cocoa
– Cocoa is Apple's native framework, tightly integrated with macOS/iOS, while ObjFW runs independently on many other platforms.
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