PrismJS/prism
Lightweight, robust, elegant syntax highlighting.
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#74
MOST-STARRED JavaScript
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +77 | +326 | +990 |
| Per day | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Forks gained | +7 | +28 | +70 |
prism gained 326 stars in the last 30 days, about 11 a day, and now has 13K. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 932 stars a year. It ranks #74 among JavaScript repositories and #805 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#2694
BEST RANK
Oct 2, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
prism has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2694. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
prism is an open-source project written in JavaScript: Lightweight, robust, elegant syntax highlighting.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in JavaScript. 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 JavaScript 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
$ npm install prism⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Node.js >= 18 or modern Evergreen browser
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
prism coordinates its core functionality through a modular JavaScript 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 prism into JavaScript 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install prism using your package manager: `npm install prism`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for prism.
Import prism into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `prism --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with JavaScript, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
PrismJS/prism is currently ranked #805 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does prism do? +
Lightweight, robust, elegant syntax highlighting.
What language is prism written in? +
The primary language is JavaScript. Topics include: software.
Is prism actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 495 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does prism have? +
prism has 13,047 stars and 1,396 forks on GitHub.
How does prism rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 13,047 stars, PrismJS/prism is ranked #805 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #74 among JavaScript projects.
What license is prism distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
