libgit2

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Formula Development v1.9.7

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

About

Install libgit2 on macOS with Homebrew Formula using `brew install libgit2`. libgit2 is a Development command-line package with version 1.9.7. The package is listed in homebrew/core.

Install 1 App in Terminal
$
brew install libgit2
Source: homebrew/core Website Homebrew

Dependencies

Build Dependencies

Official Homebrew Stats

Install activity metrics for libgit2.

+14.3% vs 90d avg
30 Days
51.4K total installs
1.7K installs / day avg
90 Days
134.8K total installs
1.5K installs / day avg
1 Year
450.3K total installs
1.2K installs / day avg

Frequently asked questions

How do I install libgit2 with Homebrew?

Run brew install libgit2 in Terminal to install libgit2 as a Homebrew formula on macOS.

What kind of package is libgit2?

libgit2 is a Development Homebrew formula and FastBrew currently shows version 1.9.7.

What should I review before installing libgit2?

Review the runtime dependencies (libssh2, llhttp) and build dependencies (cmake, pkgconf) along with any caveats before installing.

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