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Apache Atlas - Open Metadata Management and Governance capabilities across the Hadoop platform and beyond

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★2.1KSTARS
⑂907FORKS
!166ISSUES
🏆#1,797GLOBAL RANK
🔥3DAYS TRENDING
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atlas gained 54 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.1K. It is about 9 years old and has averaged roughly 238 stars a year. It ranks #134 among Java repositories and #1,797 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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atlas has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1679. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

atlas is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Atlas - Open Metadata Management and Governance capabilities across the Hadoop platform and beyond.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in apache, atlas, docker. 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

terminal
$ docker pull apache/atlas

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

atlas 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 atlas 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 Apache-2.0 license.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install atlas using your package manager: `docker pull apache/atlas`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for atlas.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 2,145 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does atlas do? +

Apache Atlas - Open Metadata Management and Governance capabilities across the Hadoop platform and beyond

What language is atlas written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: apache, atlas, docker, graphdb, java.

Is atlas actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 25, 2026 with 166 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does atlas have? +

atlas has 2,145 stars and 907 forks on GitHub.

How does atlas rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 2,145 stars, apache/atlas is ranked #1,797 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #134 among Java projects.

What license is atlas distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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