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poco for Mac

C++ class libraries for building network and internet-based applications

Quick answer: poco is a networking tool for macOS. Install it with brew install poco. It is distributed under the BSL-1.0 licence. It has 221 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What poco is

poco is a networking tool for macOS: C++ class libraries for building network and internet-based applications.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the BSL-1.0 licence.

How to install poco

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

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 poco on Mac?

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

Is poco open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the BSL-1.0 licence.

Does poco 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 poco?

It was installed 221 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #2376 in this catalogue.

What version of poco is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.15.4.