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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