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Apache Pinot - A realtime distributed OLAP datastore

Java ◇ java Apache-2.0
★6.1KSTARS
⑂1.5KFORKS
!1,338ISSUES
🏆#954GLOBAL RANK
🔥1DAYS TRENDING
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Forks gained+8+30+76

pinot gained 154 stars in the last 30 days, about 5 a day, and now has 6.1K. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 512 stars a year. It ranks #63 among Java repositories and #954 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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pinot has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1665. Below is the 30-day activity profile:

💡 Overview

pinot is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Pinot - A realtime distributed OLAP datastore.

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

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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
$ git clone https://github.com/apache/pinot.git
cd pinot

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

pinot 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 pinot 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 pinot using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/pinot.git`

2

Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for pinot.

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

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 6,145 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 pinot do? +

Apache Pinot - A realtime distributed OLAP datastore

What language is pinot written in? +

The primary language is Java. Topics include: java.

Is pinot actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 1,338 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does pinot have? +

pinot has 6,145 stars and 1,519 forks on GitHub.

How does pinot rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 6,145 stars, apache/pinot is ranked #954 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #63 among Java projects.

What license is pinot distributed under? +

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

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