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libgit2-glib for Mac

Glib wrapper library around libgit2 git access library

Quick answer: libgit2-glib is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libgit2-glib. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence. It has 1 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libgit2-glib is

libgit2-glib is a developer tool for macOS: glib wrapper library around libgit2 git access library.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

How to install libgit2-glib

  1. Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
  2. If Homebrew is not installed yet, run the installer below once.
  3. Run brew install libgit2-glib.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgit2-glib on Mac?

Run brew install libgit2-glib in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

Is libgit2-glib open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the LGPL-2.1-only licence.

Does libgit2-glib run on Apple silicon?

Homebrew publishes this formula for macOS. If upstream does not ship an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 handles the Intel binary.

How popular is libgit2-glib?

It was installed 1 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #11102 in this catalogue.

What version of libgit2-glib is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.2.1.