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MicroCeph is snap-deployed Ceph with built-in clustering

Go ◇ block AGPL-3.0
★397STARS
⑂75FORKS
!185ISSUES
🏆#5,224GLOBAL RANK
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microceph gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 397. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 66 stars a year. It ranks #555 among Go repositories and #5,224 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

microceph is an open-source project written in Go: MicroCeph is snap-deployed Ceph with built-in clustering.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in block, ceph, cloud. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ go install github.com/canonical/microceph@latest

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

microceph coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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

High-Throughput Storage

Persist and retrieve structured data records with minimal latency and high concurrency.

In-Memory Caching

Accelerate application response times by caching frequently queried database entities.

Analytical Queries

Run aggregate metrics and point lookups across large sets of records.

Distributed Replication

Synchronize state across multiple cluster nodes with strong consistency guarantees.

🚀 Getting Started

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Install microceph using your package manager: `go install github.com/canonical/microceph@latest`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for microceph.

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Import microceph into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `microceph --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 397 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Built in Go for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Go and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

canonical/microceph is currently ranked #5,224 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does microceph do? +

MicroCeph is snap-deployed Ceph with built-in clustering

What language is microceph written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: block, ceph, cloud, cluster, filesystem.

Is microceph actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 185 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does microceph have? +

microceph has 397 stars and 75 forks on GitHub.

How does microceph rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 397 stars, canonical/microceph is ranked #5,224 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #555 among Go projects.

What license is microceph distributed under? +

The repository reports a AGPL-3.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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