libgit2 is a portable, pure C implementation of the Git core methods provided as a re-entrant linkable library, with an API that's designed to be ergonomic to use from C directly, or from another language through FFI bindings.
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Cross-Platform
Linux, macOS, iOS, and Windows are fully tested and supported.
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Portable C
Written in a well-supported subset of C99. Builds in GCC, Clang and MSVC.
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Minimal Dependencies
libgit2 prefers system libraries, but offers minimal bundled dependencies where sensible.
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Permissive Licensing
GPLv2 with a Linking Exception that lets you use it with open or proprietary software.
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