objfw ☆
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Description:
Portable, lightweight framework for the Objective-C language
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.4.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 20, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: objective-c framework cross-platform development library
Install: brew install objfw
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.
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
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
Alternatives:
  • GNUstep – GNUstep is a larger, more complete reimplementation of the OpenStep/Cocoa APIs, whereas ObjFW is a lightweight, standalone framework focused on portability.
  • Cocoa – Cocoa is Apple's native framework, tightly integrated with macOS/iOS, while ObjFW runs independently on many other platforms.
Version History
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Dec 20, 2025 2:15pm 1.4.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 94fe5c7e
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Dec 18, 2024 8:26am 0 VERSION_BUMP 3932d65c
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Nov 9, 2024 12:45pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 2fe64ac9
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