Description:
Reverse proxy for realtime web services
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Type: Formula
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Latest Version: 1.41.0@0
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Tracked Since: Oct 13, 2025
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Links:
Homepage |
formulae.brew.sh
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Category: Networking
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Tags:
websocket
realtime
proxy
streaming
networking
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Install:
brew install pushpin
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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.
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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.)
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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
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Alternatives:
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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.
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Pusher
– Pusher is a hosted SaaS solution, while Pushpin is open-source software that you can host and control on your own infrastructure.
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