Apache Polaris, the interoperable, open source catalog for Apache Iceberg
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MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +14 | +52 | +180 |
| Per day | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Forks gained | +3 | +11 | +27 |
polaris gained 52 stars in the last 30 days, about 2 a day, and now has 2.1K. It is about 2 years old and has averaged roughly 1K stars a year. It ranks #291 among Java repositories and #3,690 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#5471
BEST RANK
Oct 12, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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polaris has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #5471. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
polaris is an open-source project written in Java: Apache Polaris, the interoperable, open source catalog for Apache Iceberg.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in apache, catalog, iceberg. 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/polaris.git
cd polaris⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
polaris 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 polaris 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 polaris using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/apache/polaris.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for polaris.
Import polaris into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `polaris --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/polaris is currently ranked #3,690 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does polaris do? +
Apache Polaris, the interoperable, open source catalog for Apache Iceberg
What language is polaris written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: apache, catalog, iceberg, lakehouse, metadata.
Is polaris actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 12, 2026 with 398 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does polaris have? +
polaris has 2,088 stars and 545 forks on GitHub.
How does polaris rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 2,088 stars, apache/polaris is ranked #3,690 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #291 among Java projects.
What license is polaris distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
