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#505
MOST-STARRED Rust
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
microkernel gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 317. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 317 stars a year. It ranks #505 among Rust repositories and #5,093 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
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#4303
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
microkernel has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4303. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
microkernel is an open-source project written in Rust: The nønos microkernel .
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Rust. 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 Rust 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
$ cargo install microkernel⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Rust toolchain (rustc / cargo >= 1.70)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
microkernel coordinates its core functionality through a modular Rust 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 microkernel into Rust 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 AGPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install microkernel using your package manager: `cargo install microkernel`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for microkernel.
Import microkernel into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `microkernel --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Rust, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
NON-OS/microkernel is currently ranked #5,093 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #5,093 | NON-OS/microkernel This Project | Rust | ★ 317 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does microkernel do? +
The nønos microkernel
What language is microkernel written in? +
The primary language is Rust. Topics include: software.
Is microkernel actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 45 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does microkernel have? +
microkernel has 317 stars and 21 forks on GitHub.
How does microkernel rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 317 stars, NON-OS/microkernel is ranked #5,093 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #505 among Rust projects.
What license is microkernel distributed under? +
The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
