pan ☆
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Description:
Usenet newsreader that's good at both text and binaries
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 27, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: usenet newsreader nntp binaries nzb
Install: brew install pan
About:
Pan is a powerful graphical newsreader designed for Usenet, handling both text discussions and binary downloads efficiently. It supports multi-server connections, yEnc encoding, and NZB file processing for streamlined access to newsgroups. Its feature set makes it a robust client for accessing and managing content on NNTP servers.
Key Features:
  • Multi-server support with simultaneous connections
  • Robust binary handling for images and files
  • NZB file support for easy downloading
  • Advanced threading and article filtering
Use Cases:
  • Downloading and assembling files from binary newsgroups
  • Reading and participating in text-based Usenet discussions
  • Managing subscriptions across multiple NNTP servers
Alternatives:
  • SABnzbd – SABnzbd is a headless NZB downloader focused purely on automation, whereas Pan is a full-featured GUI newsreader.
  • Newsbin – Newsbin is a Windows-centric binary newsreader, while Pan is a native cross-platform (GTK) application.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 27, 2025 4:00pm 0 META 95d25f3c
Sep 16, 2025 5:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 84dd1022
Sep 14, 2024 6:59am 0 VERSION_BUMP e3b8a2f1
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