A high performance caching library for Java
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MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +105 | +447 | +1.4K |
| Per day | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Forks gained | +9 | +34 | +86 |
caffeine gained 447 stars in the last 30 days, about 15 a day, and now has 17.9K. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 1.5K stars a year. It ranks #32 among Java repositories and #654 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
5
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2023
BEST RANK
Sep 30, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
caffeine has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2023. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
caffeine is an open-source project written in Java: A high performance caching library for Java.
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
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/ben-manes/caffeine.git
cd caffeine⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
caffeine 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 caffeine 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 caffeine using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/ben-manes/caffeine.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for caffeine.
Import caffeine into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `caffeine --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
ben-manes/caffeine is currently ranked #654 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does caffeine do? +
A high performance caching library for Java
What language is caffeine written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is caffeine actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does caffeine have? +
caffeine has 17,881 stars and 1,721 forks on GitHub.
How does caffeine rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17,881 stars, ben-manes/caffeine is ranked #654 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #32 among Java projects.
What license is caffeine distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
