FletchMcKee/liquid
Liquid RuntimeShader effects for Compose Multiplatform
Star History
Momentum
+14
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
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#138
MOST-STARRED Kotlin
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +14 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
liquid gained 14 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 570. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 570 stars a year. It ranks #138 among Kotlin repositories and #3,430 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2021
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
liquid has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2021. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
liquid is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Liquid RuntimeShader effects for Compose Multiplatform.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in compose-multiplatform, graphics-library, shader. 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 Kotlin 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/FletchMcKee/liquid.git
cd liquid⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
liquid coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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 liquid into Kotlin 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install liquid using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/FletchMcKee/liquid.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for liquid.
Import liquid into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `liquid --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
FletchMcKee/liquid is currently ranked #3,430 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does liquid do? +
Liquid RuntimeShader effects for Compose Multiplatform
What language is liquid written in? +
The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: compose-multiplatform, graphics-library, shader.
Is liquid actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 11 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does liquid have? +
liquid has 570 stars and 23 forks on GitHub.
How does liquid rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 570 stars, FletchMcKee/liquid is ranked #3,430 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #138 among Kotlin projects.
What license is liquid distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
