Star History
Momentum
+86
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
3
PER DAY
#158
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +21 | +86 | +270 |
| Per day | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
bacon gained 86 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.4K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 571 stars a year. It ranks #158 among Rust repositories and #1,467 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1720
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
bacon has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1720. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
bacon is an open-source project written in Rust: background code checker.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cargo, check, compilation. 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 bacon⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
bacon 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
Command-Line Automation
Execute automated build, deployment, and maintenance tasks directly from the terminal.
CI/CD Workflow Integration
Run non-interactive validation checks in GitHub Actions, GitLab CI, or local pre-commit hooks.
Developer Environment Setup
Standardize local engineering workstations with single-binary utility commands.
Scripting & Pipeline Orchestration
Chain complex multi-stage scripts with reliable error reporting and exits.
🚀 Getting Started
Install bacon using your package manager: `cargo install bacon`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for bacon.
Import bacon into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `bacon --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
Canop/bacon is currently ranked #1,467 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does bacon do? +
background code checker
What language is bacon written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: cargo, check, compilation, rust, terminal.
Is bacon actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 34 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does bacon have? +
bacon has 3,425 stars and 127 forks on GitHub.
How does bacon rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3,425 stars, Canop/bacon is ranked #1,467 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #158 among Rust projects.
What license is bacon distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
