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Thoughtfully architected, obscenely fast, thoroughly enjoyable web services for all

C# ◇ c-sharp NOASSERTION
★5.5KSTARS
⑂1.6KFORKS
!35ISSUES
🏆#1,187GLOBAL RANK
🔥69DAYS TRENDING
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#51

MOST-STARRED C#

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Stars gained+35+137+450
Per day555
Forks gained+8+32+80

ServiceStack gained 137 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 5.5K. It is about 16 years old and has averaged roughly 344 stars a year. It ranks #51 among C# repositories and #1,187 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

Trending Record

ServiceStack has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

ServiceStack is an open-source project written in C#: Thoughtfully architected, obscenely fast, thoroughly enjoyable web services for all.

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

⚡ Key Features

1

Optimized execution pipeline written in C# for predictable speed.

2

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.

📥 Installation

terminal
$ git clone https://github.com/ServiceStack/ServiceStack.git
cd ServiceStack

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

C# environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

ServiceStack 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 ServiceStack 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

1

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

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ServiceStack.

3

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

4

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 5,499 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the NOASSERTION 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

ServiceStack/ServiceStack is currently ranked #1,187 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does ServiceStack do? +

Thoughtfully architected, obscenely fast, thoroughly enjoyable web services for all

What language is ServiceStack written in? +

The primary language is C#. Topics include: c-sharp, csv, framework, high-performance, json.

Is ServiceStack actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 26, 2026 with 35 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does ServiceStack have? +

ServiceStack has 5,499 stars and 1,603 forks on GitHub.

How does ServiceStack rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 5,499 stars, ServiceStack/ServiceStack is ranked #1,187 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #51 among C# projects.

What license is ServiceStack distributed under? +

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

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