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libtins for Mac

C++ network packet sniffing and crafting library

Quick answer: libtins is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libtins. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence. It has 8 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libtins is

libtins is a networking tool for macOS: C++ network packet sniffing and crafting library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

How to install libtins

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libtins.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libtins on Mac?

Run brew install libtins in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libtins open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSD-2-Clause licence.

Does libtins run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libtins?

It was installed 8 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #8608 in this catalogue.

What version of libtins is current?

The latest packaged version is 4.6.