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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#18
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +203 | +875 | +2.6K |
| Per day | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Forks gained | +6 | +24 | +61 |
btop gained 875 stars in the last 30 days, about 29 a day, and now has 35K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 7K stars a year. It ranks #18 among C++ repositories and #399 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#4320
BEST RANK
Oct 15, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
btop has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #4320. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
btop is an open-source project written in C++: A monitor of resources.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C++. 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 C++ 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/aristocratos/btop.git
cd btop⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C++20 compliant compiler (GCC 11+, Clang 13+, MSVC)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
btop coordinates its core functionality through a modular C++ 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 btop into C++ 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 btop using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/aristocratos/btop.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for btop.
Import btop into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `btop --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with C++, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
aristocratos/btop is currently ranked #399 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #394 | can1357/oh-my-pi | TypeScript | ★ 35.3K | Compare ↗ |
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| #397 | seaweedfs/seaweedfs | Go | ★ 35.2K | Compare ↗ |
| #398 | netty/netty | Java | ★ 35.1K | Compare ↗ |
| #399 | aristocratos/btop This Project | C++ | ★ 35K | |
| #400 | lissy93/web-check | TypeScript | ★ 35K | Compare ↗ |
| #401 | laravel/framework | PHP | ★ 35K | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does btop do? +
A monitor of resources
What language is btop written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: software.
Is btop actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 15, 2026 with 575 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does btop have? +
btop has 34,991 stars and 1,212 forks on GitHub.
How does btop rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 34,991 stars, aristocratos/btop is ranked #399 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #18 among C++ projects.
What license is btop distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
