GraphiteEditor/Graphite
Community-built comprehensive 2D content creation appplication for graphic design, digital art, and interactive real-time motion graphics powered by a node-based procedural graphics engine
Star History
Momentum
+684
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
23
PER DAY
#54
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +161 | +684 | +2.1K |
| Per day | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Forks gained | +6 | +25 | +63 |
Graphite gained 684 stars in the last 30 days, about 23 a day, and now has 27.4K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 4.6K stars a year. It ranks #54 among Rust repositories and #348 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#531
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Graphite has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #531. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Graphite is an open-source project written in Rust: Community-built comprehensive 2D content creation appplication for graphic design, digital art, and interactive real-time motion graphics powered by a node-based procedural graphics engine.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 2d-graphics, animation, art. 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 Graphite⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Graphite 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 Graphite 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Graphite using your package manager: `cargo install Graphite`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Graphite.
Import Graphite into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Graphite --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
GraphiteEditor/Graphite is currently ranked #348 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Graphite do? +
Community-built comprehensive 2D content creation appplication for graphic design, digital art, and interactive real-time motion graphics powered by a node-based procedural graphics engine
What language is Graphite written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: 2d-graphics, animation, art, creative-coding, design.
Is Graphite actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 575 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Graphite have? +
Graphite has 27,366 stars and 1,268 forks on GitHub.
How does Graphite rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 27,366 stars, GraphiteEditor/Graphite is ranked #348 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #54 among Rust projects.
What license is Graphite distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
