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+80
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
3
PER DAY
#107
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +21 | +80 | +270 |
| Per day | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Forks gained | +7 | +26 | +66 |
VTK gained 80 stars in the last 30 days, about 3 a day, and now has 3.2K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 201 stars a year. It ranks #107 among C++ repositories and #1,752 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
65
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Apr 27, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
VTK has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
VTK is an open-source project written in C++: Mirror of Visualization Toolkit repository.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. 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 C++ 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
$ git clone https://github.com/Kitware/VTK.git
cd VTK⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
VTK coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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 VTK into C++ 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install VTK using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Kitware/VTK.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for VTK.
Import VTK into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `VTK --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
Kitware/VTK is currently ranked #1,752 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does VTK do? +
Mirror of Visualization Toolkit repository
What language is VTK written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is VTK actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does VTK have? +
VTK has 3,212 stars and 1,311 forks on GitHub.
How does VTK rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 3,212 stars, Kitware/VTK is ranked #1,752 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #107 among C++ projects.
What license is VTK distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
