# libuv



## Introduction



[libuv](http://libuv.org/) is a cross-platform library that implements asynchronous I/O based on event loops. It is used in **Node.js**.

## Supported Capabilities



Implements cross-platform asynchronous I/O based on event loops.

Supports standard lib interfaces.

## API List

[API documentation](http://docs.libuv.org/en/v1.x/api.html)