ZeroFS: A log-structured filesystem for S3. ZeroFS serves S3-compatible buckets as POSIX filesystems over NFS and 9P, or as raw block devices over NBD.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +21 | +78 | +270 |
| Per day | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
ZeroFS gained 78 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.1K. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 3.1K stars a year. It ranks #258 among Rust repositories and #2,559 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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ZeroFS has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4216. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ZeroFS is an open-source project written in Rust: ZeroFS: A log-structured filesystem for S3. ZeroFS serves S3-compatible buckets as POSIX filesystems over NFS and 9P, or as raw block devices over NBD. .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 9p, 9p2000, block-storage. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
⚡ Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in Rust for predictable speed.
Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.
Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.
Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.
Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.
📥 Installation
$ cargo install ZeroFS⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ZeroFS coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust pipeline. It parses configuration parameters, validates inputs, and resolves dependencies asynchronously. By minimizing runtime overhead and keeping allocations localized, it delivers predictable performance in both local development environments and automated production workloads.
🎯 Production Use Cases
High-Throughput Storage
Persist and retrieve structured data records with minimal latency and high concurrency.
In-Memory Caching
Accelerate application response times by caching frequently queried database entities.
Analytical Queries
Run aggregate metrics and point lookups across large sets of records.
Distributed Replication
Synchronize state across multiple cluster nodes with strong consistency guarantees.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ZeroFS using your package manager: `cargo install ZeroFS`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ZeroFS.
Import ZeroFS into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ZeroFS --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Barre/ZeroFS is currently ranked #2,559 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ZeroFS do? +
ZeroFS: A log-structured filesystem for S3. ZeroFS serves S3-compatible buckets as POSIX filesystems over NFS and 9P, or as raw block devices over NBD.
What language is ZeroFS written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: 9p, 9p2000, block-storage, cloud-storage, csi-driver.
Is ZeroFS actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 6, 2026 with 15 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ZeroFS have? +
ZeroFS has 3,108 stars and 119 forks on GitHub.
How does ZeroFS rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3,108 stars, Barre/ZeroFS is ranked #2,559 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #258 among Rust projects.
What license is ZeroFS distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
