Awesome C is a curated list of open source C frameworks, libraries, resources, and tools organized by category.
The project addresses the challenge of discovering quality C resources by maintaining a comprehensive directory spanning domains from AI and graphics to networking, testing, and web frameworks. It filters exclusively for open source code as defined by the Open Source Definition and excludes all C++-related material, keeping the focus on pure C implementations. The list is organized into functional categories with direct links to each resource and its associated license.
Developers seeking C libraries and tools should use this list as a reference when evaluating options for a new project or filling a specific need. The breadth of categories makes it suitable for finding resources across the full spectrum of C development, whether building embedded systems, game engines, data processing pipelines, or command-line utilities. The explicit exclusion of C++ content ensures that entries represent genuinely C-native solutions rather than C-compatible alternatives.
The project maintains an active contribution process with documented guidelines for pull requests. The curation model relies on community submissions to expand and refine the list across its established categories.
