Particular/NServiceBus
The gold standard for async .NET microservices on Azure, AWS and on-prem
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Momentum
+54
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
2
PER DAY
#132
MOST-STARRED C#
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +14 | +54 | +180 |
| Per day | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Forks gained | +3 | +13 | +32 |
NServiceBus gained 54 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.2K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 136 stars a year. It ranks #132 among C# repositories and #2,576 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
62
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Nov 6, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
NServiceBus has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
NServiceBus is an open-source project written in C#: The gold standard for async .NET microservices on Azure, AWS and on-prem.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in c-sharp, distributed-systems, messaging. 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/Particular/NServiceBus.git
cd NServiceBus
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
NServiceBus 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 NServiceBus 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 NServiceBus using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/Particular/NServiceBus.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for NServiceBus.
Import NServiceBus into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `NServiceBus --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
Particular/NServiceBus is currently ranked #2,576 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does NServiceBus do? +
The gold standard for async .NET microservices on Azure, AWS and on-prem
What language is NServiceBus written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: c-sharp, distributed-systems, messaging, nservicebus.
Is NServiceBus actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 290 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does NServiceBus have? +
NServiceBus has 2,171 stars and 645 forks on GitHub.
How does NServiceBus rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2,171 stars, Particular/NServiceBus is ranked #2,576 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #132 among C# projects.
What license is NServiceBus distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.