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#424
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +12 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +23 |
ant gained 12 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 473. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 39 stars a year. It ranks #424 among Java repositories and #5,097 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
49
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
May 28, 2014
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
ant has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
ant is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Ant is a Java-based build tool.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in apache, build, 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/apache/ant.git
cd ant⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
ant 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
Modern Web Interfaces
Build dynamic, responsive user experiences with component-driven architecture.
Enterprise Design Systems
Standardize design tokens, accessible widgets, and themes across engineering teams.
Interactive Data Dashboards
Render real-time telemetry, user feeds, and analytics with sub-millisecond updates.
Cross-Platform Web Apps
Deploy performant single-page applications optimized for both mobile and desktop browsers.
🚀 Getting Started
Install ant using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/ant.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for ant.
Import ant into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `ant --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
apache/ant is currently ranked #5,097 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5,088 | chipsalliance/Surelog | C++ | ★ 475 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,093 | livekit/sip | Go | ★ 474 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,093 | blowdart/idunno.Authentication | C# | ★ 474 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,093 | theyosh/TerrariumPI | Python | ★ 474 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,093 | Growstuff/growstuff | Ruby | ★ 474 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,097 | apache/ant This Project | Java | ★ 473 | |
| #5,097 | mdeering/attribute_normalizer | Ruby | ★ 473 | Compare ↗ |
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| #5,097 | volcano-sh/kthena | Go | ★ 473 | Compare ↗ |
| #5,100 | radar/humanize | Ruby | ★ 472 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does ant do? +
Apache Ant is a Java-based build tool.
What language is ant written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: apache, build, java.
Is ant actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 20 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does ant have? +
ant has 473 stars and 458 forks on GitHub.
How does ant rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 473 stars, apache/ant is ranked #5,097 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #424 among Java projects.
What license is ant distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
