GNOME/gnome-shell
Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell
⚡ Executive Summary & Quick Facts
Authoritative Sourcegnome-shell is gnome-shell is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell..
“According to real-time open source telemetry recorded on GitHubRepo.cloud (as of November 2026), GNOME/gnome-shell has accumulated 975 GitHub stars and 224 forks. It is written in JavaScript, licensed under GPL-2.0, and ranks #8,750 globally. It is actively maintained with the latest commit recorded on Nov 9, 2026.”
| Repository | GNOME/gnome-shell ↗ |
|---|---|
| Primary Category | developer tools |
| Language & Stack | JavaScript |
| Software License | GPL-2.0 |
| Community Traction | ★ 975 stars · ⑂ 224 forks · #8,750 globally |
| Maintenance | ● Active (Last commit: Nov 9, 2026) · 0 open issues |
| Target Audience | Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads. |
🛡️ Repository Maintenance & Health Audit (2026)
Health Score: 97/100 · Grade A+Yes, gnome-shell is actively maintained. Continuous telemetry recorded the last code commit on Nov 9, 2026 (4 days ago). Supported by 975 stars and 224 community forks, this repository holds a calculated health index of 97/100, reflecting very active (commits within last 14 days) and healthy issue cadence.
Star History
Add Live Star History & Verified Badges to README.md
Keep your repository README looking professional and dynamic. As our continuous crawler records new stars, these official SVG badges update in real time with zero maintenance.
Renders your high-resolution star trajectory chart right inside your GitHub README or project docs.
[](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_chart)Compact badges for your README header. Real-time stars, velocity, health audit, and rank.
[](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_badge) [](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_badge) [](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_badge) [](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_badge) [](https://githubrepo.cloud/repo/GNOME/gnome-shell?utm_source=readme_badge)Momentum
+7
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#746
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +7 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +1 | +11 |
gnome-shell gained 7 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 975. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 70 stars a year. It ranks #746 among JavaScript repositories and #8,750 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
43
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1692
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gnome-shell has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1692. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gnome-shell is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install gnome-shell⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gnome-shell coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 gnome-shell into JavaScript 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 gnome-shell using your package manager: `npm install gnome-shell`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gnome-shell.
Import gnome-shell into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gnome-shell --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
GNOME/gnome-shell is currently ranked #8,750 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8,745 | microsoft/vstest | C# | ★ 976 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,745 | kufu/smarthr-ui | TypeScript | ★ 976 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,745 | IReaderorg/IReader | Kotlin | ★ 976 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,745 | heyjunpenn/awesome-jev | Astro | ★ 976 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,745 | cloudflare/cf | TypeScript | ★ 976 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,750 | GNOME/gnome-shell This Project | JavaScript | ★ 975 | |
| #8,750 | gromacs/gromacs | C++ | ★ 975 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,750 | rism-digital/verovio | C++ | ★ 975 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,750 | smartcorelib/smartcore | Rust | ★ 975 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,750 | Steel-Foundation/SteelMC | Rust | ★ 975 | Compare ↗ |
| #8,755 | nwutils/Web2Executable | Python | ★ 974 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does gnome-shell do? +
Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell
Is gnome-shell actively maintained in 2026? +
Yes, gnome-shell is actively maintained. The latest code push was recorded on Nov 9, 2026 (4 days ago). It holds a calculated Maintenance Health Score of 97/100 (A+ rating) with 975 stars and 0 open issues.
What language is gnome-shell written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
How many stars does gnome-shell have? +
gnome-shell has 975 stars and 224 forks on GitHub.
How does gnome-shell rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 975 stars, GNOME/gnome-shell is ranked #8,750 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #746 among JavaScript projects.
What license is gnome-shell distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
