A fast and comprehensive library for playing back .gif animations on the iPhone using OpenGLES
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glgif gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 120. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 7 stars a year. It ranks #156 among C repositories and #12,953 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
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glgif has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
glgif is an open-source project written in C: A fast and comprehensive library for playing back .gif animations on the iPhone using OpenGLES.
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
Optimized execution pipeline written in C for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ git clone https://github.com/jamesu/glgif.git
cd glgif⚙ 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
glgif 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 glgif 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install glgif using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/jamesu/glgif.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for glgif.
Import glgif into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `glgif --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
jamesu/glgif is currently ranked #12,953 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #12,953 | jamesu/glgif This Project | C | ★ 120 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does glgif do? +
A fast and comprehensive library for playing back .gif animations on the iPhone using OpenGLES
What language is glgif written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is glgif actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 26, 2012 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does glgif have? +
glgif has 120 stars and 17 forks on GitHub.
How does glgif rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 120 stars, jamesu/glgif is ranked #12,953 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #156 among C projects.
What license is glgif distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
