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MahApps/MahApps.Metro

A framework that allows developers to cobble together a better UI for their own WPF applications with minimal effort.

C# ◇ c-sharp MIT
★9.8KSTARS
⑂2.4KFORKS
!28ISSUES
🏆#688GLOBAL RANK
🔥6DAYS TRENDING
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MahApps.Metro gained 246 stars in the last 30 days, about 8 a day, and now has 9.8K. It is about 15 years old and has averaged roughly 655 stars a year. It ranks #25 among C# repositories and #688 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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MahApps.Metro has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #307. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

MahApps.Metro is an open-source project written in C#: A framework that allows developers to cobble together a better UI for their own WPF applications with minimal effort.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-sharp, hacktoberfest, mahapps. 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 C# 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/MahApps/MahApps.Metro.git
cd MahApps.Metro

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

MahApps.Metro 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

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 MahApps.Metro using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/MahApps/MahApps.Metro.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for MahApps.Metro.

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Import MahApps.Metro into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `MahApps.Metro --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 9,826 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the MIT license.
Built in C# 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 C# 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 C#, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does MahApps.Metro do? +

A framework that allows developers to cobble together a better UI for their own WPF applications with minimal effort.

What language is MahApps.Metro written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: c-sharp, hacktoberfest, mahapps, metro, modern.

Is MahApps.Metro actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 27, 2026 with 28 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does MahApps.Metro have? +

MahApps.Metro has 9,825 stars and 2,421 forks on GitHub.

How does MahApps.Metro rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 9,825 stars, MahApps/MahApps.Metro is ranked #688 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #25 among C# projects.

What license is MahApps.Metro distributed under? +

The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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