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libgit2 for Mac

C library of Git core methods that is re-entrant and linkable

Quick answer: libgit2 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libgit2. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence. It has 3,124 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libgit2 is

libgit2 is a developer tool for macOS: C library of Git core methods that is re-entrant and linkable.

It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or pours a binary and puts it on your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence.

How to install libgit2

  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.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgit2 on Mac?

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

Is libgit2 open source?

Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence.

Does libgit2 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?

It was installed 3,124 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #486 in this catalogue.

What version of libgit2 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.9.7.