libgit2@1.8 for Mac
C library of Git core methods that is re-entrant and linkable
brew install libgit2@1.8. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence. Homebrew recorded 67 installs in the last 30 days. What is libgit2@1.8?
libgit2@1.8 is a macOS developer tool: C library of Git core methods that is re-entrant and linkable.
It is distributed as a Homebrew formula, which builds or unpacks binaries onto your PATH. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence.
How to install libgit2@1.8
- Open Terminal (press ⌘ + Space and type “Terminal”).
- If Homebrew is not installed, run the install command below first.
- Run
brew install libgit2@1.8.
Install Homebrew first if needed:
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Frequently asked questions
How do I install libgit2@1.8 on a Mac?
Run brew install libgit2@1.8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; install it first with the command below if needed.
Is libgit2@1.8 open source?
Yes — Homebrew distributes it under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence.
Does libgit2@1.8 run on Apple silicon?
Homebrew provides this formula for macOS. If upstream does not publish an Apple silicon build, Rosetta 2 can run the Intel binary.
How popular is libgit2@1.8?
Homebrew analytics recorded 67 installs in the last 30 days, ranking it #4083 in this catalogue.
What version of libgit2@1.8 is current?
The latest packaged version is 1.8.7.
Data comes from the public Homebrew API, last updated 2026-10-27. Install counts only include Homebrew installs and are not total users.