dolphin-emu/dolphin
Dolphin is a GameCube / Wii emulator, allowing you to play games for these two platforms on PC with improvements.
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#56
MOST-STARRED C++
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +30 | +390 | +1.2K |
| Per day | 4 | 13 | 13 |
| Forks gained | +18 | +66 | +165 |
dolphin gained 390 stars in the last 30 days, about 13 a day, and now has 15.6K. It is about 13 years old and has averaged roughly 1.2K stars a year. It ranks #56 among C++ repositories and #823 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
77
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jul 22, 2013
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
dolphin has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
dolphin is an open-source project written in C++: Dolphin is a GameCube / Wii emulator, allowing you to play games for these two platforms on PC with improvements.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cpp, emulation, emulator. 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/dolphin-emu/dolphin.git
cd dolphin⚙ 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
dolphin 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 dolphin 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 NOASSERTION license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install dolphin using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/dolphin-emu/dolphin.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for dolphin.
Import dolphin into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `dolphin --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
dolphin-emu/dolphin is currently ranked #823 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does dolphin do? +
Dolphin is a GameCube / Wii emulator, allowing you to play games for these two platforms on PC with improvements.
What language is dolphin written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: cpp, emulation, emulator, gamecube, wii.
Is dolphin actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 6, 2026 with 480 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does dolphin have? +
dolphin has 15,619 stars and 3,293 forks on GitHub.
How does dolphin rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 15,619 stars, dolphin-emu/dolphin is ranked #823 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #56 among C++ projects.
What license is dolphin distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
