A simple header-only C++ library for parsing and generating INI configuration files.
IniPP is a header-only C++ library for parsing and generating INI configuration files. It provides a simple, lightweight solution for managing application settings, supporting features like variable interpolation, default sections, and wide character encoding. The library is designed to be easy to integrate and use without external dependencies.
C++ developers who need a straightforward, portable way to handle INI configuration files in their applications, particularly those working on cross-platform projects or requiring Unicode support.
Developers choose IniPP for its simplicity, header-only design, and comprehensive feature set—including interpolation and default sections—without the overhead of larger configuration libraries. Its permissive MIT license and minimal dependencies make it an attractive choice for both open-source and commercial projects.
Simple C++ ini parser.
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Simply include the header file without compilation or linking, making integration trivial for any C++ project, as emphasized in the README's features.
Supports wide character types for seamless Unicode handling on Windows, a key feature highlighted in the README for cross-platform compatibility.
Allows variable substitution within values, similar to Python's ConfigParser, enabling flexible and dynamic configuration setups as described in the interpolation algorithm.
Maintains trailing comments during parsing and generation, which is useful for keeping human-readable config files intact, as noted in the features list.
The parsing algorithm reports errors but lacks detailed error messages or recovery options, making debugging more challenging in complex scenarios.
Interpolation has a default recursion depth of 10, which might not suffice for intricate configurations and could lead to silent failures without clear warnings.
Does not provide schema validation or type checking, requiring additional code to ensure configuration integrity, a gap compared to more comprehensive libraries.