tomcat-native ☆

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Description:
Lets Tomcat use some native resources for performance

Type: Formula | Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025

Links: Homepage | @ApacheTomcat | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Developer tools

Tags: tomcat java apr ssl performance native

Install: brew install tomcat-native

About:
TomcatNative is a library that enables Apache Tomcat to leverage native APR (Apache Portable Runtime) libraries for optimal performance and scalability. It provides an optimized SSL/TLS implementation via OpenSSL and uses native system calls for non-blocking I/O operations. This significantly reduces overhead compared to pure Java implementations, making it ideal for high-traffic production environments.

Key Features:

High-performance SSL/TLS implementation using OpenSSL
Non-blocking I/O using the Apache Portable Runtime
Extended file system operations and shared memory support
Enhanced random number generation for security

Use Cases:

Securing high-traffic Tomcat servers with efficient SSL termination
Reducing CPU usage and latency in production environments
Implementing non-blocking I/O for scalable network applications

Alternatives:

BoringSSL – A Google fork of OpenSSL; TomcatNative typically uses the system OpenSSL, but BoringSSL can be used in specific custom builds.
Pure Java SSL (JSSE) – The default Java implementation; TomcatNative offers better performance but requires native library compilation.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Sep 15, 2025 9:26pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ec4cdc49
Sep 13, 2024 7:35pm		0	VERSION_BUMP	ce627fe9