Inih

Visit Tool

inih is an Open Source & Models tool that provides a simple .INI file parser in C. It is designed to be small and simple, making it suitable for embedded systems.

Claim this tool

1View

At a glance

Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Yes

Skill level

Technical

About

What is inih?

inih (INI Not Invented Here) is a lightweight and simple .INI file parser written in C, specifically designed for embedded systems due to its small footprint and straightforward implementation. It offers compatibility with Python's ConfigParser style of .INI files, supporting features like RFC 822-style multi-line syntax and `name: value` entries. The parser operates in a "SAX style," calling a callback function for each `name=value` pair, which is efficient for low-memory environments. It supports parsing from files, strings, or custom I/O streams. Users can customize various aspects through compile-time options, including multi-line entry support, UTF-8 BOM handling, inline comments, and memory allocation strategies (stack vs. heap). A C++ API (`INIReader` class) is also available for easier integration with C++ projects.

Best used for

Ideal for developers who need to parse INI configuration files in C or C++ applications, manage settings for embedded systems, and integrate a lightweight parsing library. Especially valuable for projects requiring a small footprint and customizable parsing behavior.

Common actions

parse INI files

manage configurations

integrate C library

face swapping"AI Agents"github copilotlow-code/no-codecollaborationworkflowsopen-sourcedeepfakeautomated workflow

Capabilities

Key features

Simple .INI file parsing
C language implementation
Embedded systems friendly
Python ConfigParser compatible
Customizable compile-time options
C++ API available

Target Audience

developer

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What kind of INI file syntax does inih support?

inih is largely compatible with Python's ConfigParser style, including RFC 822-style multi-line syntax and `name: value` entries. It also supports inline comments and allows customization of comment prefixes and other parsing behaviors through compile-time options.

Can inih be used in C++ projects?

Yes, inih provides an `INIReader` class for C++ projects, offering an easy-to-use API to read and retrieve values from INI files. While simple, it allows for basic configuration parsing in C++ applications.

How does inih handle memory allocation?

By default, inih uses a fixed-sized line buffer on the stack. However, it can be configured to allocate memory on the heap using `malloc`, with options for initial allocation size, reallocation, and even custom memory allocators for specific embedded environments.

Trending

Subcategories trending in Coding & Development

Code Assistants DevOps & Infrastructure No-Code / Low-Code Testing & QA Backend & APIs Prompt Engineering

Trending

Explore

Browse AI tools by category

Content & Design Productivity & Business Coding & Development AI Agents & Automation Research & Education Wellness & Lifestyle Career Development Marketing & Growth Data & Analytics Customer Support & CX Finance E-commerce