Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure. Learn more →
Top 11 C Tiny Projects
-
-
InfluxDB
InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads. InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.
-
printf
Tiny, fast, non-dependent and fully loaded printf implementation for embedded systems. Extensive test suite passing.
-
-
-
-
tinylisp
Lisp in 99 lines of C and how to write one yourself. Includes 21 Lisp primitives, garbage collection and REPL. Includes tail-call optimized versions for speed and reduced memory use.
-
printf
Tiny, fast(ish), self-contained, fully loaded printf, sprinf etc. implementation; particularly useful in embedded systems. (by eyalroz)
Project mention: Bare metal printf – C standard library without OS | news.ycombinator.com | 2025-04-26> What customization would it support?
I don't understand your question. It's reasonably readable and understandable source code. You edit the source code. That's the customisation?
> Say, compared to these options: https://github.com/eyalroz/printf?tab=readme-ov-file#cmake-o...
First, it is customary etiquette to indicate when linking your own code/work.
Second, that is not a POSIX compatible printf, it lacks support for '%n$' (which is used for localisation. Arguably can make sense to omit for tiny embedded platforms - but then why is there FP support?)
Third, cmake and build options really seem to be overkill for something like this. Copy the code into the target project, edit it. If you use your own printf, you probably need a bunch of other custom stuff anyway.
Fourth, the output callback is a reasonable idea, but somewhat self-contradictory. You're bringing in your own printf. Just adapt it to your own I/O backend, like libc has FILE*.
-
Stream
Stream - Scalable APIs for Chat, Feeds, Moderation, & Video. Stream helps developers build engaging apps that scale to millions with performant and flexible Chat, Feeds, Moderation, and Video APIs and SDKs powered by a global edge network and enterprise-grade infrastructure.
-
MODWIN
A Tool To Make a Tiny or "Lite" Windows ISO with optional built in scripts to remove all apps, packages, and features preinstalled on the ISO. Allows you to Inspect and Modify Windows Images as well as add custom files, folders, apps, and registry edits. Works on Win 10, 11, (arm update being worked on). UUPDUMP Isos supported too!
-
-
-
NOTE:
The open source projects on this list are ordered by number of github stars.
The number of mentions indicates repo mentiontions in the last 12 Months or
since we started tracking (Dec 2020).
C Tiny discussion
C Tiny related posts
-
Charm: A Tiny Crypto Library
-
RPG in a Box
-
WASM-4: Build retro games using WebAssembly for a fantasy console
-
X11-Basic (1991-2020)
-
Procedural Tree Generator - Free Pixel Art Tool
-
Hey, I need advice!😶
-
MP3 Decoder for a Data Stream
-
A note from our sponsor - Stream
getstream.io | 19 Jul 2025
Index
What are some of the best open-source Tiny projects in C? This list will help you:
| # | Project | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | TIC-80 | 5,474 |
| 2 | printf | 2,758 |
| 3 | Genann | 2,155 |
| 4 | elk | 1,731 |
| 5 | minimp3 | 1,737 |
| 6 | tinylisp | 910 |
| 7 | printf | 509 |
| 8 | MODWIN | 165 |
| 9 | charm | 160 |
| 10 | tf | 21 |
| 11 | hcc | 21 |
Sponsored
InfluxDB – Built for High-Performance Time Series Workloads
InfluxDB 3 OSS is now GA. Transform, enrich, and act on time series data directly in the database. Automate critical tasks and eliminate the need to move data externally. Download now.
www.influxdata.com