Cpp2Rust: Automatic Translation of C++ to Safe Rust
Star History
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#444
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
cpp2rust gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 307. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 307 stars a year. It ranks #444 among Rust repositories and #4,422 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1756
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
cpp2rust has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1756. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
cpp2rust is an open-source project written in Rust: Cpp2Rust: Automatic Translation of C++ to Safe Rust.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in clang, safe-rust, transpiler. 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 cpp2rust⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
cpp2rust 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
Production System Integration
Embed cpp2rust into Rust 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install cpp2rust using your package manager: `cargo install cpp2rust`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for cpp2rust.
Import cpp2rust into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `cpp2rust --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
Cpp2Rust/cpp2rust is currently ranked #4,422 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does cpp2rust do? +
Cpp2Rust: Automatic Translation of C++ to Safe Rust
What language is cpp2rust written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: clang, safe-rust, transpiler.
Is cpp2rust actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 15 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does cpp2rust have? +
cpp2rust has 307 stars and 17 forks on GitHub.
How does cpp2rust rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 307 stars, Cpp2Rust/cpp2rust is ranked #4,422 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #444 among Rust projects.
What license is cpp2rust distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
