SethRobinson/Patchy
Open-source image editor focused on PSD compatibility and workflows familiar to Adobe Photoshop users.
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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PER DAY
#420
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Patchy gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 398. It is about 1 year old and has averaged roughly 398 stars a year. It ranks #420 among C++ repositories and #5,913 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4547
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Patchy has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4547. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Patchy is an open-source project written in C++: Open-source image editor focused on PSD compatibility and workflows familiar to Adobe Photoshop users.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in affinity, editor, image. 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/SethRobinson/Patchy.git
cd Patchy
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Patchy 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 Patchy 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Patchy using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/SethRobinson/Patchy.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Patchy.
Import Patchy into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Patchy --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
SethRobinson/Patchy is currently ranked #5,913 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5,905 | larsbijl/trending_archive | Python | ★ 399 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,905 | LTplus-AG/ifc-lite | TypeScript | ★ 399 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,913 | SethRobinson/Patchy This Project | C++ | ★ 398 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Patchy do? +
Open-source image editor focused on PSD compatibility and workflows familiar to Adobe Photoshop users.
What language is Patchy written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: affinity, editor, image, layer, photoshop.
Is Patchy actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 8 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Patchy have? +
Patchy has 398 stars and 18 forks on GitHub.
How does Patchy rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 398 stars, SethRobinson/Patchy is ranked #5,913 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #420 among C++ projects.
What license is Patchy distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.