Star History
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#8,878
MOST-STARRED ALL
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
libssh2 gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 12. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #8,878 among tracked repositories and #8,878 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
1
DAYS ON TRENDING
#8281
BEST RANK
Sep 28, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
libssh2 has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #8281. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
libssh2 is an open-source project written in modern software: libssh2 clone with additional patches applied.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in software development. 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 modern technologies 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/badoo/libssh2.git
cd libssh2⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
Multi-language environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
libssh2 coordinates its core functionality through a modular code 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 libssh2 into Code 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 BSD-3-Clause license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install libssh2 using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/badoo/libssh2.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for libssh2.
Import libssh2 into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `libssh2 --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with modern software, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
badoo/libssh2 is currently ranked #8,878 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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| #8,878 | badoo/libssh2 This Project | — | ★ 12 | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does libssh2 do? +
libssh2 clone with additional patches applied
What language is libssh2 written in? +
GitHub does not specify a single primary language.
Is libssh2 actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Apr 7, 2009 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does libssh2 have? +
libssh2 has 12 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does libssh2 rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 12 stars, badoo/libssh2 is ranked #8,878 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo.
What license is libssh2 distributed under? +
The repository reports a BSD-3-Clause license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
