HeyPuter/puter
๐ The Internet Computer! Free, Open-Source, and Self-Hostable.
Star History
Momentum
+1.1K
STARS ยท LAST 30 DAYS
36
PER DAY
#51
MOST-STARRED TypeScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +252 | +1.1K | +3.2K |
| Per day | 36 | 36 | 36 |
| Forks gained | +20 | +81 | +203 |
puter gained 1.1K stars in the last 30 days, about 36 a day, and now has 43.6K. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 14.5K stars a year. It ranks #51 among TypeScript repositories and #243 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#660
BEST RANK
Sep 25, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
puter has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #660. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
๐ก Overview
puter is an open-source project written in TypeScript: ๐ The Internet Computer! Free, Open-Source, and Self-Hostable.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cloud, cloud-os, cloud-storage. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.
โก Key Features
Optimized execution pipeline written in TypeScript 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.
๐ฅ Installation
$ npm install puterโ System Requirements
Platforms
- โข macOS
- โข Linux
- โข Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18, npm, pnpm or bun
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
๐ง How It Works
puter coordinates its core functionality through a modular TypeScript 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.
๐ฏ 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.
๐ Getting Started
Install puter using your package manager: `npm install puter`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for puter.
Import puter into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `puter --help` to verify successful setup.
๐ Strengths
โ ๏ธ Considerations
โ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
๐ฅ Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with TypeScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
๐ Nearby in the Rankings
HeyPuter/puter is currently ranked #243 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does puter do? +
๐ The Internet Computer! Free, Open-Source, and Self-Hostable.
What language is puter written in? +
The primary language is TypeScript. Topics include: cloud, cloud-os, cloud-storage, desktop, desktop-environment.
Is puter actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 15 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does puter have? +
puter has 43,601 stars and 4,067 forks on GitHub.
How does puter rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 43,601 stars, HeyPuter/puter is ranked #243 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #51 among TypeScript projects.
What license is puter distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
