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civetweb for Mac

C/C++ embeddable web server with optional CGI, SSL and Lua support

Quick answer: civetweb is a command-line tool for macOS. Install it with brew install civetweb. It is distributed under the MIT licence. It has 14 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What civetweb is

civetweb is a command-line tool for macOS: C/C++ embeddable web server with optional CGI, SSL and Lua support.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. The project is open source and lives at https://github.com/civetweb/civetweb.

How to install civetweb

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

Prefer a graphical installer? Download it from the official site. MacPicks never hosts or mirrors binaries — the Homebrew command always pulls from the vendor's own release.

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install civetweb on Mac?

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

Is civetweb open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the MIT licence.

Does civetweb 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 civetweb?

It was installed 14 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #7347 in this catalogue.

What version of civetweb is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.16.