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Description:
Reverse proxy for realtime web services
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.41.0@0  |  Tracked Since: Oct 13, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: websocket realtime proxy streaming networking
Install: brew install pushpin
About:
Pushpin is a reverse proxy designed specifically for building realtime web services. It handles the complex connection management for WebSocket, HTTP streaming, and long-polling, allowing backend applications to focus purely on business logic. This simplifies the development of scalable, event-driven applications.
Key Features:
  • Native support for WebSocket and HTTP streaming
  • Decouples connection handling from application logic
  • Scalable architecture with built-in routing
  • Supports multiple backend languages (Python, C++, Java, etc.)
Use Cases:
  • Building realtime chat or collaboration applications
  • Creating scalable live data dashboards and feeds
  • Implementing server-sent events (SSE) or WebSockets without managing persistent connections in the app layer
Alternatives:
  • nginx – Nginx is a general-purpose web server and reverse proxy that requires custom modules or complex configuration for advanced WebSocket handling, whereas Pushpin is purpose-built for this.
  • Pusher – Pusher is a hosted SaaS solution, while Pushpin is open-source software that you can host and control on your own infrastructure.
Version History
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Oct 13, 2025 11:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 8b32912a
Oct 13, 2025 10:32am 0 VERSION_BUMP 932c8d05
Sep 18, 2025 7:50am 0 VERSION_BUMP e728c6ad
Nov 25, 2024 9:40am 1 VERSION_BUMP af42d52f
Sep 29, 2024 11:22pm 1 VERSION_BUMP d5a1713c
Sep 29, 2024 5:46pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 6664b4b6
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