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Compose Multiplatform, a modern UI framework for Kotlin that makes building performant and beautiful user interfaces easy and enjoyable.

Kotlin ◇ android Apache-2.0
★19.4KSTARS
⑂1.4KFORKS
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🏆#469GLOBAL RANK
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compose-multiplatform gained 485 stars in the last 30 days, about 16 a day, and now has 19.4K. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 3.2K stars a year. It ranks #7 among Kotlin repositories and #469 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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compose-multiplatform has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1001. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

compose-multiplatform is an open-source project written in Kotlin: Compose Multiplatform, a modern UI framework for Kotlin that makes building performant and beautiful user interfaces easy and enjoyable.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in android, awt, compose. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Kotlin for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/JetBrains/compose-multiplatform.git
cd compose-multiplatform

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

compose-multiplatform coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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

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.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install compose-multiplatform using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/JetBrains/compose-multiplatform.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for compose-multiplatform.

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Import compose-multiplatform into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `compose-multiplatform --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 19,389 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Kotlin for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Kotlin and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does compose-multiplatform do? +

Compose Multiplatform, a modern UI framework for Kotlin that makes building performant and beautiful user interfaces easy and enjoyable.

What language is compose-multiplatform written in? +

The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: android, awt, compose, declarative-ui, desktop.

Is compose-multiplatform actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 25 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does compose-multiplatform have? +

compose-multiplatform has 19,389 stars and 1,430 forks on GitHub.

How does compose-multiplatform rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 19,389 stars, JetBrains/compose-multiplatform is ranked #469 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #7 among Kotlin projects.

What license is compose-multiplatform distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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