dCache - a system for storing and retrieving huge amounts of data, distributed among a large number of heterogenous server nodes, under a single virtual filesystem tree with a variety of standard access methods
Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#386
MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
dcache gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 324. It is about 14 years old and has averaged roughly 23 stars a year. It ranks #386 among Java repositories and #4,959 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
46
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Mar 30, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
dcache has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
dcache is an open-source project written in Java: dCache - a system for storing and retrieving huge amounts of data, distributed among a large number of heterogenous server nodes, under a single virtual filesystem tree with a variety of standard access methods.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in data-exchange, dcache, exchange-data. 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/dCache/dcache.git
cd dcache⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
dcache 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
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
Install dcache using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dCache/dcache.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for dcache.
Import dcache into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `dcache --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
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dcache do? +
dCache - a system for storing and retrieving huge amounts of data, distributed among a large number of heterogenous server nodes, under a single virtual filesystem tree with a variety of standard access methods
What language is dcache written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: data-exchange, dcache, exchange-data, gridftp, java.
Is dcache actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 28, 2026 with 430 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does dcache have? +
dcache has 324 stars and 149 forks on GitHub.
How does dcache rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 324 stars, dCache/dcache is ranked #4,959 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #386 among Java projects.
What license is dcache distributed under? +
No SPDX license identified yet. Code without a license is subject to copyright by default.
