Star History
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#166
MOST-STARRED Swift
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +22 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Cling gained 22 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 863. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 432 stars a year. It ranks #166 among Swift repositories and #2,836 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2890
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Cling has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2890. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Cling is an open-source project written in Swift: Instant fuzzy find any file on macOS.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in app, filesearch, fuzzy-matching. 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 Swift 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/FuzzyIdeas/Cling.git
cd Cling
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Swift 5.9+ / Xcode 15+ (macOS/Linux)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Cling coordinates its core functionality through a modular Swift 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
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Cling using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/FuzzyIdeas/Cling.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Cling.
Import Cling into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Cling --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Swift, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
FuzzyIdeas/Cling is currently ranked #2,836 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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| #2,836 | FuzzyIdeas/Cling This Project | Swift | ★ 863 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cling do? +
Instant fuzzy find any file on macOS
What language is Cling written in? +
The primary language is Swift. Topics include: app, filesearch, fuzzy-matching, fuzzy-search, mac.
Is Cling actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 4 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Cling have? +
Cling has 863 stars and 36 forks on GitHub.
How does Cling rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 863 stars, FuzzyIdeas/Cling is ranked #2,836 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #166 among Swift projects.
What license is Cling distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.