Developed a foundational Rust integration for the microsoft/git repository by creating a new Rust crate, libgit, which provides a safe and ergonomic wrapper around the libgit-sys C APIs. This work focused on exposing high-level Rust APIs to enable safer and more productive Git operations in Rust projects. The implementation involved updating build scripts and Makefiles to support the new crate, as well as adding Rust source files and comprehensive test data to ensure reliability. Leveraging skills in Rust, FFI, and build systems, this contribution reduces integration risk and establishes a maintainable base for future Rust-native Git tooling development.