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The Serenity Operating System ๐Ÿž

C++ โ—‡ browser BSD-2-Clause
โ˜…33.9KSTARS
โ‘‚3.5KFORKS
!742ISSUES
๐Ÿ†#363GLOBAL RANK
๐Ÿ”ฅ4DAYS TRENDING
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Stars gained+196+847+2.5K
Per day282828
Forks gained+18+71+177

serenity gained 847 stars in the last 30 days, about 28 a day, and now has 33.9K. It is about 8 years old and has averaged roughly 4.2K stars a year. It ranks #17 among C++ repositories and #363 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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๐Ÿ’ก Overview

serenity is an open-source project written in C++: The Serenity Operating System ๐Ÿž.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in browser, c-plus-plus, desktop-environment. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

โšก 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.

3

Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

4

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.

๐Ÿ“ฅ Installation

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$ git clone https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity.git
cd serenity

โš™ System Requirements

Platforms

  • โ€ข macOS
  • โ€ข Linux
  • โ€ข Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

๐Ÿง  How It Works

serenity 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.

๐ŸŽฏ Production Use Cases

Production System Integration

Embed serenity 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 BSD-2-Clause license.

๐Ÿš€ Getting Started

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Install serenity using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/SerenityOS/serenity.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for serenity.

3

Import serenity into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

๐Ÿ‘ Strengths

Active community backing with 33,875 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the BSD-2-Clause 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.

โš ๏ธ 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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๐Ÿ‘ฅ Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

๐Ÿ† Nearby in the Rankings

SerenityOS/serenity is currently ranked #363 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does serenity do? +

The Serenity Operating System ๐Ÿž

What language is serenity written in? +

The primary language is C++. Topics include: browser, c-plus-plus, desktop-environment, kernel, operating-system.

Is serenity actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 742 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does serenity have? +

serenity has 33,875 stars and 3,536 forks on GitHub.

How does serenity rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 33,875 stars, SerenityOS/serenity is ranked #363 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #17 among C++ projects.

What license is serenity distributed under? +

The repository reports a BSD-2-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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