Star History
Momentum
+19
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#223
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +19 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +6 | +14 |
basex gained 19 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 768. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 48 stars a year. It ranks #223 among Java repositories and #2,990 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2306
BEST RANK
Sep 26, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
basex has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2306. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
basex is an open-source project written in Java: BaseX Main Repository.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in basex, xml, xml-database. 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 Java 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
$ git clone https://github.com/BaseXdb/basex.git
cd basex
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
basex coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 basex using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/BaseXdb/basex.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for basex.
Import basex into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `basex --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
BaseXdb/basex is currently ranked #2,990 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does basex do? +
BaseX Main Repository.
What language is basex written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: basex, xml, xml-database, xpath, xquery.
Is basex actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 6 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does basex have? +
basex has 768 stars and 279 forks on GitHub.
How does basex rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 768 stars, BaseXdb/basex is ranked #2,990 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #223 among Java projects.
What license is basex distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.