minizip ☆
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Description:
C library for zip/unzip via zLib
Type: Formula  |  Tracked Since: Dec 28, 2025
Links: Homepage  |  formulae.brew.sh
Category: Developer tools
Tags: compression zip c-library zlib archive
Install: brew install minizip
About:
Minizip is a lightweight C library built on top of zlib that provides utilities for creating, extracting, and manipulating ZIP archives. It simplifies file compression and decompression tasks by offering a straightforward API for handling zip files. This makes it an ideal solution for developers needing to integrate archive functionality into C/C++ applications without the overhead of larger libraries.
Key Features:
  • Built on zlib for reliable compression
  • Simple API for zip/unzip operations
  • Supports encryption and password protection
  • Lightweight and portable
Use Cases:
  • Adding file compression to C/C++ applications
  • Extracting resources from zip archives in embedded systems
  • Creating backup archives programmatically
Alternatives:
  • libzip – More feature-rich but heavier dependency
  • zlib – Lower-level compression only, no archive management
Version History
Detected Version Rev Change Commit
Feb 19, 2026 7:03pm 1 REVISION_ONLY c4852d50
Sep 10, 2025 7:19pm 0 VERSION_BUMP d8995457
Nov 15, 2023 6:51pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 12acb6be
Aug 21, 2023 2:38pm 0 VERSION_BUMP 15f8aee9
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