cgit ☆
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Description:
Hyperfast web frontend for Git repositories written in C
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.2.3@1  |  Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @zx2c4  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git web repository browser cgit vcs
Install: brew install cgit
About:
Cgit is a lightweight, fast web interface for browsing Git repositories, written in pure C for maximum performance and minimal resource usage. It serves repository contents with a clean, minimalist interface while providing features like commit browsing, diff viewing, and blame information. Unlike heavier alternatives, Cgit is designed for speed and simplicity, making it ideal for self-hosted Git hosting.
Key Features:
  • Ultra-fast rendering written in C
  • Clean, minimalist web interface
  • Supports commit browsing and diffs
  • Lightweight with minimal dependencies
  • Configurable per-repository settings
Use Cases:
  • Self-hosted Git repository browsing
  • Lightweight alternative to GitLab/Gitea
  • Internal company code review tool
Alternatives:
  • gitweb – Cgit is faster and has a cleaner interface than Gitweb
  • Gitea – Cgit is lighter and read-only, while Gitea is a full Git hosting platform
License: GPL-2.0-only
Bottles available for: arm64_tahoe, arm64_sequoia, arm64_sonoma, arm64_ventura, arm64_monterey, arm64_big_sur, sonoma, ventura, monterey, big_sur, catalina, arm64_linux, x86_64_linux
Version History
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Oct 15, 2025 5:02pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 8a65603b
Sep 14, 2025 3:01pm 1 VERSION_BUMP 2c9f2525
Nov 24, 2022 10:36am 1 VERSION_BUMP d50339b3
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