libgit2@1.7 ☆
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Description:
C library of Git core methods that is re-entrant and linkable
Type: Formula  |  Latest Version: 1.7.2@0  |  Tracked Since: Dec 6, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  @libgit2  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: git version-control library c developer-tools
Install: brew install libgit2@1.7
About:
libgit2 is a portable, re-entrant C library for handling Git repositories. It provides a low-level API for reading, writing, and manipulating Git objects without relying on the git binary. This enables high-performance Git integration in applications, build systems, and developer tools.
Key Features:
  • Pure C implementation with no external Git dependency
  • Re-entrant and thread-safe for concurrent operations
  • Comprehensive API for repository manipulation and history traversal
  • Cross-platform support (Linux, macOS, Windows, BSD)
Use Cases:
  • Embedding Git functionality into IDEs and code editors
  • Building custom Git tooling and automation scripts
  • Integrating Git operations into CI/CD pipelines and build systems
Alternatives:
  • git – libgit2 provides a library API without requiring the git CLI, offering better integration and performance for applications
Version History
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Dec 24, 2025 11:11am 1.7.2 0 VERSION_BUMP 57e47e2f
Dec 6, 2025 9:51am 0 VERSION_BUMP ebc53aa9
Sep 16, 2025 8:15pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 9670fbd4
Jan 8, 2025 12:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP 2151179f
Nov 26, 2024 9:37am 0 VERSION_BUMP 0d4f1190
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