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OrangeTide/libcgi

C library for handling CGI web apps, HTML templates, and cookies

★12STARS
⑂3FORKS
!0ISSUES
🏆#10,196GLOBAL RANK
🔥25DAYS TRENDING
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libcgi gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 12. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #209 among C repositories and #10,196 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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libcgi has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

libcgi is an open-source project written in C: C library for handling CGI web apps, HTML templates, and cookies.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.

2

Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/OrangeTide/libcgi.git
cd libcgi

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

libcgi coordinates its core functionality through a modular C pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.

🎯 Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed libcgi into C backend services to handle core application logic.

CI/CD Automated Pipelines

Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.

Developer Tooling & Workflows

Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.

Open Source Extension

Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open source license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install libcgi using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/OrangeTide/libcgi.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libcgi.

3

Import libcgi into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

4

Execute your test suite or run `libcgi --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 12 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Open Source license.
Built in C for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with C and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does libcgi do? +

C library for handling CGI web apps, HTML templates, and cookies

What language is libcgi written in? +

The primary language is C. Topics include: software.

Is libcgi actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on May 28, 2010 with 0 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does libcgi have? +

libcgi has 12 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.

How does libcgi rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 12 stars, OrangeTide/libcgi is ranked #10,196 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #209 among C projects.

What license is libcgi distributed under? +

No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.

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