Kefir C17/C23 Compiler

https://sr.ht/~jprotopopov/kefir/

Article

  • Independent C17/C23 compiler implementation by a solo developer
  • Includes a substantial test suite; new optimizing pipeline recently added
  • Targets the non-GNUC ecosystem — avoids GCC/Clang assumptions

Discussion

  • Commenters impressed by scope and quality for a solo project
  • Criticism: website lacks motivation — what’s the use case vs. GCC/Clang?
  • Fellow non-GNUC compiler author welcomed it as ‘nice to have company’

Discuss on HN


Type Link
Added Apr 21, 2026
Modified Apr 21, 2026