GNOME/gnome-shell
Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell
Star History
Momentum
+24
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#170
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +24 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +5 | +11 |
gnome-shell gained 24 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 963. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 69 stars a year. It ranks #170 among JavaScript repositories and #2,681 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
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 #2,681 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #2,681 | GNOME/gnome-shell This Project | JavaScript | ★ 963 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does gnome-shell do? +
Read-only mirror of https://gitlab.gnome.org/GNOME/gnome-shell
What language is gnome-shell written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is gnome-shell actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gnome-shell have? +
gnome-shell has 963 stars and 225 forks on GitHub.
How does gnome-shell rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 963 stars, GNOME/gnome-shell is ranked #2,681 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #170 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.
