Haxelib
Haxelib: A focused, open-source package manager for Haxe libraries and projects. Ranked #75 of 92 in Package Managers by our editors (5.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for haxe library and project management.
At a glance
- Editor score5.3 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forHaxe library and project management
- Free planYes
- Paid fromFree
- Founded2013
- Facts checked21 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Search, version, install, update, and remove Haxe libraries
- Supports HXML dependencies, local ZIPs, Git, and Mercurial
- Works across Windows, macOS, and Linux with offline installation
Where it doesn't
- Focused on Haxe rather than general-purpose package management
- Primarily a command-line workflow
- Packages use ZIP archives with haxelib.json manifests
Our verdict on Haxelib
Haxelib is the package manager shipped with the Haxe Toolkit, designed for developers managing Haxe libraries and project dependencies. It connects to the Haxelib repository for searching projects by name or description, installing specific or latest versions, and submitting Haxe libraries. The client also supports dependency installation from HXML files, library updates, removal, listing, and version selection. Its focused scope makes it a practical fit for Haxe projects rather than teams seeking a package manager for multiple programming ecosystems.
Its ecosystem fit is centered on Haxe and the tools developers already use around it. Haxelib integrates with the Haxe Compiler and can use Git and Mercurial repositories as libraries. Developers can install local ZIP packages, create project-local repositories, configure custom Haxelib servers, and set HTTP proxies. Packages commonly contain Haxe source files and haxelib.json manifests, giving projects a defined structure for library distribution. These options cover repository-based, local, and custom-server workflows without moving beyond the Haxe environment.
Haxelib is open source, free, and available on Windows, macOS, and Linux. Offline installation supports workflows where packages are already available locally, while dependency resolution helps projects install libraries declared in HXML files. The main trade-off is its narrow focus and command-line orientation: teams outside the Haxe ecosystem, or those looking for a broader package registry, should choose another tool. Haxe developers who want repository access, version control, local archives, custom servers, and library publishing in one focused client should pick Haxelib.
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Haxelib pricing
Haxelib fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Package formats | ZIP archives containing Haxe source and haxelib.json manifests |
| Supported platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Dependency resolution | Yes |
| Lockfile support | Not verified |
| Workspace support | Not verified |
| Private registry auth | Not verified |
| Offline installation | Yes |
| Deployment | Desktop |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Support | Community, Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 3 integrations: Git, Mercurial, Haxe Compiler See all → |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | lib.haxe.org |
| Facts checked | 21 Sep 2026 |
Haxelib integrations
Haxelib lists 3 integrations on its own site.
- Git
- Mercurial
- Haxe Compiler
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