REST API for Apache Spark on K8S or YARN
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MOST-STARRED Java
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
lighter gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 113. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 23 stars a year. It ranks #906 among Java repositories and #10,959 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
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#9714
BEST RANK
Oct 2, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
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lighter has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #9714. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
lighter is an open-source project written in Java: REST API for Apache Spark on K8S or YARN.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in apache-spark, jupyter, k8s. 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/exacaster/lighter.git
cd lighter⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17 or higher (OpenJDK / GraalVM)
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
lighter 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 lighter 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 MIT license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install lighter using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/exacaster/lighter.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for lighter.
Import lighter into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `lighter --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
exacaster/lighter is currently ranked #10,959 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does lighter do? +
REST API for Apache Spark on K8S or YARN
What language is lighter written in? +
The primary language is Java. Topics include: apache-spark, jupyter, k8s, livy, spark.
Is lighter actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 1, 2026 with 1 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does lighter have? +
lighter has 113 stars and 27 forks on GitHub.
How does lighter rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 113 stars, exacaster/lighter is ranked #10,959 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #906 among Java projects.
What license is lighter distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
