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A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android.

Java ◇ 4k GPL-3.0
★39.9KSTARS
⑂3.9KFORKS
!1,458ISSUES
🏆#315GLOBAL RANK
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NewPipe gained 998 stars in the last 30 days, about 33 a day, and now has 39.9K. It is about 11 years old and has averaged roughly 3.6K stars a year. It ranks #10 among Java repositories and #315 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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NewPipe has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #3278. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

NewPipe is an open-source project written in Java: A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in 4k, android, bandcamp. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Java for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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

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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

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$ git clone https://github.com/TeamNewPipe/NewPipe.git
cd NewPipe

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

NewPipe coordinates its core functionality through a modular Java 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 NewPipe into Java 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 GPL-3.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for NewPipe.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 39,939 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the GPL-3.0 license.
Built in Java 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 Java 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 Java, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

TeamNewPipe/NewPipe is currently ranked #315 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does NewPipe do? +

A libre lightweight streaming front-end for Android.

What language is NewPipe written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: 4k, android, bandcamp, download-videos, newpipe.

Is NewPipe actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 7, 2026 with 1,458 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does NewPipe have? +

NewPipe has 39,939 stars and 3,855 forks on GitHub.

How does NewPipe rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 39,939 stars, TeamNewPipe/NewPipe is ranked #315 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #10 among Java projects.

What license is NewPipe distributed under? +

The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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