Artist-friendly Modular Machine for Art and Technology
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STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
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#273
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +2 | +42 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +0 | +3 | +10 |
Chataigne gained 42 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.7K. It is about 10 years old and has averaged roughly 168 stars a year. It ranks #273 among C++ repositories and #3,461 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
9
DAYS ON TRENDING
#2125
BEST RANK
Sep 27, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Chataigne has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #2125. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Chataigne is an open-source project written in C++: Artist-friendly Modular Machine for Art and Technology.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in art, audio, dmx. 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/benkuper/Chataigne.git
cd Chataigne
⚙ 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
Chataigne 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 Chataigne 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 GPL-3.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Chataigne using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/benkuper/Chataigne.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Chataigne.
Import Chataigne into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Chataigne --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
benkuper/Chataigne is currently ranked #3,461 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Chataigne do? +
Artist-friendly Modular Machine for Art and Technology
What language is Chataigne written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: art, audio, dmx, juce, midi.
Is Chataigne actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 46 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Chataigne have? +
Chataigne has 1,678 stars and 98 forks on GitHub.
How does Chataigne rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 1,678 stars, benkuper/Chataigne is ranked #3,461 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #273 among C++ projects.
What license is Chataigne distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.