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Project Summary
Newlib is a C library intended for use on embedded systems. It is a conglomeration of several library parts, all under free software licenses that make them easily usable on embedded products.
Newlib is only available in source form. It can be compiled for a wide array of processors, and will usually work on any architecture with the addition of a few low-level routines.
Newlib is the C Library used by Cygwin and RTEMS.
In a Nutshell, Newlib...
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has a well established, mature codebase
maintained by a very large development team
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took an estimated 282 years of effort (COCOMO model)
starting with its first commit in May, 1999
ending with its most recent commit 3 days ago
Quick Reference
https://sourceware.org/git/newli...
BSD 3-clause "New" or "Revised" License
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Commercial Use
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Place Warranty
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Hold Liable
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Include License
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30 Day SummarySep 27 2026 — Oct 27 2026
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12 Month SummaryOct 27 2025 — Oct 27 2026
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Static Analysis ( Generated by Coverity Scan for RTEMS-Newlib )
Repository URL: https://sourceware.org/git/newlib-cygwin.git
Version: 1aeae4f14
- 2026-10-27
- Last Analyzed
- 93,321
- Lines of Code Analyze
- 1.44
- Defect Density
Defects by status for current build
- 197
- Total defects
- 134
- Outstanding
- 62
- Fixed