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The Mach Interface Generator (MIG) is an [[IDL]] compiler.  Based on an
interface definition, it creates stubs to [[invoke]] object methods
and to demultiplex incoming messages.  These stubs conveniently hide
the details of Mach's [[IPC]] machinery.

GNU MIG is fully compatible with OSF MIG.

* MIG's [homepage](http://www.gnu.org/software/hurd/mig.html)
* [[Documentation]]
* [[Building]] - Building (and obtaining) MIG
* [[Open_Issues]]