HyNetworks/OpenGFW
OpenGFW is your very own DIY Great Firewall of China
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Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#658
MOST-STARRED Go
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
OpenGFW gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 262. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 262 stars a year. It ranks #658 among Go repositories and #6,263 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
7
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1857
BEST RANK
Sep 24, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
OpenGFW has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1857. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
OpenGFW is an open-source project written in Go: OpenGFW is your very own DIY Great Firewall of China.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Go. 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 Go 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
$ go install github.com/HyNetworks/OpenGFW@latest
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Go >= 1.21 runtime environment
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
OpenGFW coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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 OpenGFW into Go 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 MPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install OpenGFW using your package manager: `go install github.com/HyNetworks/OpenGFW@latest`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for OpenGFW.
Import OpenGFW into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `OpenGFW --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
HyNetworks/OpenGFW is currently ranked #6,263 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6,248 | lbalazscs/Pixelitor | Java | ★ 263 | Compare ↗ |
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| #6,263 | HyNetworks/OpenGFW This Project | Go | ★ 262 | |
| #6,263 | IvanMurzak/Godot-MCP | C# | ★ 262 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does OpenGFW do? +
OpenGFW is your very own DIY Great Firewall of China
What language is OpenGFW written in? +
The primary language is Go. Topics include: software.
Is OpenGFW actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 21, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does OpenGFW have? +
OpenGFW has 262 stars and 88 forks on GitHub.
How does OpenGFW rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 262 stars, HyNetworks/OpenGFW is ranked #6,263 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #658 among Go projects.
What license is OpenGFW distributed under? +
The repository reports a MPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.