readsb ☆
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Description:
ADS-B decoder swiss knife
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 3.16.7@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 18, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  GitHub  |  formulae.brew.sh
Stars: 530  |  Forks: 108  |  Language: C  |  Category: Networking
Tags: ads-b aviation sdr radio decoder
Install: brew install readsb
About:
Readsb is a high-performance Mode-S/ADS-B decoder and server designed for aviation data reception. It provides robust decoding of aircraft signals received via Software Defined Radio (SDR) and efficiently shares this data with various clients. Its main value proposition is its low resource usage and reliability, making it ideal for always-on tracking stations.
Key Features:
  • High-performance decoding optimized for low CPU usage
  • Built-in web interface and network server (BEAST/AVR)
  • Supports JSON output for easy integration with web maps
  • Minimal external dependencies
Use Cases:
  • Feeding flight data to aggregators like FlightAware or FlightRadar24
  • Running a local aircraft tracking map on a Raspberry Pi
  • Real-time monitoring of air traffic in a specific area
Alternatives:
  • dump1090 – Readsb is often considered a more modern and resource-efficient fork with active development.
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Dec 21, 2025 11:10pm 3.16.7 0 VERSION_BUMP 4187c219
Dec 18, 2025 5:44pm 3.16.6 0 VERSION_BUMP ab8ede62
Nov 16, 2025 12:21pm 0 VERSION_BUMP b3f88843
Nov 16, 2025 3:49am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0e937231
Oct 20, 2025 8:22am 0 VERSION_BUMP 38e30bbf
Sep 25, 2025 2:41am 0 VERSION_BUMP 50847653
Sep 15, 2025 8:41pm 0 VERSION_BUMP c0dfd1b0
Sep 10, 2025 3:31am 0 VERSION_BUMP 07b829d8
Sep 10, 2025 2:45am 0 VERSION_BUMP 00efc02e
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