CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows, Linux, MacOS. Mirror of https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB. Releases can be found on GitLab.
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| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +28 | +115 | +360 |
| Per day | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +23 |
OpenRGB gained 115 stars in the last 30 days, about 4 a day, and now has 4.6K. It is about 7 years old and has averaged roughly 655 stars a year. It ranks #168 among C++ repositories and #2,433 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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BEST RANK
Oct 17, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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STATUS TODAY
OpenRGB has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5460. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
OpenRGB is an open-source project written in C++: Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows, Linux, MacOS. Mirror of https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB. Releases can be found on GitLab.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in asus, aura, hacktoberfest. 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 C++ 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/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB.git
cd OpenRGB⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
OpenRGB coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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
Production System Integration
Embed OpenRGB into C++ backend services to handle core application logic.
CI/CD Automated Pipelines
Run automated validation, builds, and integration suites during deployments.
Developer Tooling & Workflows
Accelerate developer onboarding with pre-configured project utilities.
Open Source Extension
Fork and customize internal modules under the repository's open GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install OpenRGB using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for OpenRGB.
Import OpenRGB into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `OpenRGB --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB is currently ranked #2,433 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OpenRGB do? +
Open source RGB lighting control that doesn't depend on manufacturer software. Supports Windows, Linux, MacOS. Mirror of https://gitlab.com/CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB. Releases can be found on GitLab.
What language is OpenRGB written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: asus, aura, hacktoberfest, linux, macos.
Is OpenRGB actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 17, 2026 with 43 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does OpenRGB have? +
OpenRGB has 4,588 stars and 453 forks on GitHub.
How does OpenRGB rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4,588 stars, CalcProgrammer1/OpenRGB is ranked #2,433 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #168 among C++ projects.
What license is OpenRGB distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
