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#623
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 |
etch gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 19. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #623 among Java repositories and #9,339 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
2
DAYS ON TRENDING
#8014
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
etch has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8014. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
etch is an open-source project written in Java: Mirror of Apache Etch.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in etch. 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/etch.git
cd etch⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
etch 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 etch 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
Install etch using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/etch.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for etch.
Import etch into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `etch --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/etch is currently ranked #9,339 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #9,282 | BeniaBot/eliza | C# | ★ 20 | Compare ↗ |
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| #9,339 | apache/etch This Project | Java | ★ 19 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does etch do? +
Mirror of Apache Etch
What language is etch written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: etch.
Is etch actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on May 15, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does etch have? +
etch has 19 stars and 7 forks on GitHub.
How does etch rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 19 stars, apache/etch is ranked #9,339 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #623 among Java projects.
What license is etch distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
