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pcapplusplus for Mac

C++ network sniffing, packet parsing and crafting framework

Quick answer: pcapplusplus is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install pcapplusplus. It is distributed under the Unlicense licence. It has 5 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What pcapplusplus is

pcapplusplus is a networking tool for macOS: C++ network sniffing, packet parsing and crafting framework.

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

How to install pcapplusplus

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

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install pcapplusplus on Mac?

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

Is pcapplusplus open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the Unlicense licence.

Does pcapplusplus 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 pcapplusplus?

It was installed 5 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #9485 in this catalogue.

What version of pcapplusplus is current?

The latest packaged version is 26.07.