qtwebsockets ☆
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Description:
Provides WebSocket communication compliant with RFC 6455
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @qtproject  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: qt websocket networking rfc-6455 realtime
Install: brew install qtwebsockets
About:
QtWebSockets is a Qt module that enables WebSocket communication compliant with RFC 6455. It provides both client and server implementations, allowing for real-time, bidirectional data exchange between applications. This module integrates seamlessly with the Qt ecosystem, making it ideal for building connected applications.
Key Features:
  • RFC 6455 compliant
  • Client and server support
  • Qt event loop integration
  • Secure WebSocket (wss) support
Use Cases:
  • Building real-time chat applications
  • Implementing live data dashboards
  • Creating multiplayer game servers
  • Connecting IoT devices to web interfaces
Alternatives:
  • libwebsockets – Lighter C library, but lacks native Qt integration
  • Boost.Beast – Part of Boost, offers more low-level control but with a steeper learning curve
Version History
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Oct 9, 2025 10:55pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 735e87fd
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