# Zunic: allocation-free Unicode library for Zig

> Source: <https://ziggit.dev/t/zunic-allocation-free-unicode-library-for-zig/17590#post_1>
> Published: 2026-09-13 13:48:21+00:00

I’ve been working on **zunic** , a Unicode library for Zig:

zunic provides a Unicode toolkit in a single dependency. I focused on things that require understanding and touching the actual Unicode spec and tried to implement them with performance as a top priority. I left out functionality that is easy to build as an add-on.

zunic offers:

Feedback on the API, performance, implementation, and missing functionality is very welcome.

I know that for many devs this is a sensitive topic, so keep in mind zunic is largely built using AI. If this makes a difference to you regardless of shape, features and performance, you may want to read this post: [I built a Zig Unicode library with AI. · blog.vrypan.net](https://blog.vrypan.net/2026/09/13/260913-i-built-a-zig-unicode-library-with-ai/)