tnftpd ☆
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Description:
NetBSD's FTP server
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Networking
Tags: ftp server networking netbsd file-transfer
Install: brew install tnftpd
About:
tnftpd is the FTP server daemon derived from the NetBSD tnftp project. It provides a lightweight, secure, and RFC-compliant FTP service suitable for constrained environments and legacy systems. Its main value proposition is delivering a reliable file transfer solution with minimal resource overhead and straightforward configuration.
Key Features:
  • RFC 959 compliant FTP server
  • Lightweight and minimal resource footprint
  • Simple configuration and deployment
  • Secure operation with chroot and privilege separation support
Use Cases:
  • Hosting internal file distribution for embedded or legacy systems
  • Quick setup of temporary file exchange services
Alternatives:
  • vsftpd – More feature-rich and widely used, but larger footprint
  • proftpd – Modular and highly configurable, but more complex to set up
Version History
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Sep 12, 2024 9:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 498d0875
Dec 4, 2022 12:03am 0 VERSION_BUMP 53535358
Nov 25, 2022 12:21am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0ab641dc
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