eclipse-edc/Connector
EDC core services including data plane and control plane
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Connector gained 11 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 426. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 85 stars a year. It ranks #723 among Java repositories and #8,732 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#7271
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Connector has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #7271. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
Connector is an open-source project written in Java: EDC core services including data plane and control plane.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Java. 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/eclipse-edc/Connector.git
cd Connector⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
Connector 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
Production System Integration
Embed Connector into Java 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 Connector using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/eclipse-edc/Connector.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for Connector.
Import Connector into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `Connector --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
eclipse-edc/Connector is currently ranked #8,732 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does Connector do? +
EDC core services including data plane and control plane
What language is Connector written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: software.
Is Connector actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 12, 2026 with 34 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does Connector have? +
Connector has 426 stars and 303 forks on GitHub.
How does Connector rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 426 stars, eclipse-edc/Connector is ranked #8,732 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #723 among Java projects.
What license is Connector distributed under? +
The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
