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libgit2@1.8 for Mac

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

Quick answer: libgit2@1.8 is a developer tool for macOS. Install it with brew install libgit2@1.8. It is distributed under the GPL-2.0-only WITH GCC-exception-2.0 licence. It has 67 Homebrew installs in the last 30 days.

What libgit2@1.8 is

libgit2@1.8 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@1.8

  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@1.8.

Homebrew installer, if you need it:

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Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgit2@1.8 on Mac?

Run brew install libgit2@1.8 in Terminal. This requires Homebrew; if you do not have it, install it first with the command below.

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

How popular is libgit2@1.8?

It was installed 67 times in the last 30 days according to Homebrew analytics, ranking #4083 in this catalogue.

What version of libgit2@1.8 is current?

The latest packaged version is 1.8.7.