rpcsvc-proto ☆
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Description:
Rpcsvc protocol definitions from glibc
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: rpc networking protocol glibc developer-tools
Install: brew install rpcsvc-proto
About:
The rpcsvc-proto package provides the necessary RPC header files and protocol definitions extracted from the GNU C Library (glibc). It enables developers to build applications that rely on Sun RPC (Remote Procedure Call) services, such as NFS and NIS, on Linux distributions that have removed these files from their core glibc packages.
Key Features:
  • Provides rpcgen, the RPC protocol compiler
  • Includes essential header files like rpc/rpc.h
  • Contains xdr (External Data Representation) routines
  • Maintains compatibility with legacy RPC applications
Use Cases:
  • Compiling legacy software that depends on Sun RPC
  • Developing network services using the RPC protocol
  • Restoring RPC support on modern Linux systems
Alternatives:
  • glibc – Standard glibc includes these files, but many distros strip them out to reduce package size.
Version History
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Sep 15, 2025 11:27pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 5c141e72
Sep 14, 2024 2:13am 0 VERSION_BUMP 5cd5bf09
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