drusellers/Topshelf
An easy service hosting framework for building Windows services using .NET
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MOST-STARRED C#
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| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
Topshelf gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 10. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1 stars a year. It ranks #970 among C# repositories and #18,951 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#100
BEST RANK
Jan 21, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
Topshelf has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Topshelf is an open-source project written in C#: An easy service hosting framework for building Windows services using .NET.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C#. 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/drusellers/Topshelf.git
cd Topshelf⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C# environment and standard tooling
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Topshelf 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 Topshelf 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 Apache-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install Topshelf using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/drusellers/Topshelf.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Topshelf.
Import Topshelf into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Topshelf --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
drusellers/Topshelf is currently ranked #18,951 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #18,688 | xxgreg/Pinta | C# | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,688 | batchblue/constant-contact-ruby | Ruby | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,688 | mgomes/lamer | Ruby | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,688 | jadb/jquery-tab-slider | JavaScript | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,688 | defitier-sdk/funding-sdk | Python | ★ 11 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,951 | drusellers/Topshelf This Project | C# | ★ 10 | |
| #18,951 | jnunemaker/mirrored | Ruby | ★ 10 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,951 | JackDanger/sweet_assets | Ruby | ★ 10 | Compare ↗ |
| #18,951 | virtuoso/koowaldah | C | ★ 10 | Compare ↗ |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Topshelf do? +
An easy service hosting framework for building Windows services using .NET
What language is Topshelf written in? +
The primary language is C#. Topics include: software.
Is Topshelf actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Mar 9, 2012 with 0 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Topshelf have? +
Topshelf has 10 stars and 3 forks on GitHub.
How does Topshelf rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 10 stars, drusellers/Topshelf is ranked #18,951 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #970 among C# projects.
What license is Topshelf distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
