Knight - a simple puzzle game for palm devices
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#730
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Knight gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 2. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #730 among Java repositories and #13,302 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#14525
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Knight has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #14525. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Knight is an open-source project written in Java: Knight - a simple puzzle game for palm devices.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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 Java 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/aidanf/Knight.git
cd Knight⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Knight 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 Knight 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-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Knight using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/aidanf/Knight.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Knight.
Import Knight into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Knight --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 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
aidanf/Knight is currently ranked #13,302 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Knight do? +
Knight - a simple puzzle game for palm devices
What language is Knight written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is Knight actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 26, 2009 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Knight have? +
Knight has 2 stars and 0 forks on GitHub.
How does Knight rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2 stars, aidanf/Knight is ranked #13,302 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #730 among Java projects.
What license is Knight distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
