A blazingly fast multi-language serialization framework for idiomatic domain objects, schema IDL, and cross-language data exchange.
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#154
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +28 | +114 | +360 |
| Per day | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Forks gained | +2 | +9 | +23 |
fory gained 114 stars in the last 30 days, about 4 a day, and now has 4.6K. It is about 3 years old and has averaged roughly 1.5K stars a year. It ranks #154 among Java repositories and #2,086 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
4
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4104
BEST RANK
Oct 7, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
fory has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4104. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
fory is an open-source project written in Java: A blazingly fast multi-language serialization framework for idiomatic domain objects, schema IDL, and cross-language data exchange.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in compression, cpp, cross-language. 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/fory.git
cd fory
⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fory 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 fory 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 fory using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/fory.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fory.
Import fory into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fory --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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fory do? +
A blazingly fast multi-language serialization framework for idiomatic domain objects, schema IDL, and cross-language data exchange.
What language is fory written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: compression, cpp, cross-language, encoding, fast.
Is fory actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 7, 2026 with 73 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fory have? +
fory has 4,566 stars and 455 forks on GitHub.
How does fory rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4,566 stars, apache/fory is ranked #2,086 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #154 among Java projects.
What license is fory distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.