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Dev tools · October 26, 2015

Mini_gzip – embeddable, minimal, in-memory Gzip API

Embeddable minimal in-memory GZIP decompression library for embedded systems - wkoszek/mini_gzip

Mini_gzip – embeddable, minimal, in-memory Gzip API launched on October 26, 2015 with 21 votes, #1,849 of 4,175 launches that month and more than 75% of that year's launches. The site was still online in September 2026, 10 years on.

In plain words

Mini_gzip is an embeddable GZIP decompression library designed for embedded systems. It provides in-memory decompression functionality with minimal resource requirements, making it suitable for devices with limited memory and processing power. The library integrates directly into existing projects without external dependencies, offering a lightweight alternative to full-featured compression tools.

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