An Android library for managing images and the memory they use.
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MOST-STARRED Kotlin
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
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| Stars gained | +98 | +429 | +1.3K |
| Per day | 14 | 14 | 14 |
| Forks gained | +19 | +75 | +187 |
fresco gained 429 stars in the last 30 days, about 14 a day, and now has 17.2K. It is about 12 years old and has averaged roughly 1.4K stars a year. It ranks #10 among Kotlin repositories and #579 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
3
DAYS ON TRENDING
#1756
BEST RANK
Sep 29, 2026
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
fresco has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #1756. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
fresco is an open-source project written in Kotlin: An Android library for managing images and the memory they use.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Kotlin. 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 Kotlin 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/facebook/fresco.git
cd fresco⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
JDK 17+, Kotlin compiler >= 1.9
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
fresco coordinates its core functionality through a modular Kotlin 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 fresco into Kotlin 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 fresco using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/facebook/fresco.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for fresco.
Import fresco into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `fresco --help` to verify successful setup.
👍 Strengths
⚠️ Considerations
⇄ Alternatives & Direct Competitors
👥 Who Should Use This
Developers and engineering teams building with Kotlin, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.
🏆 Nearby in the Rankings
facebook/fresco is currently ranked #579 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does fresco do? +
An Android library for managing images and the memory they use.
What language is fresco written in? +
The primary language is Kotlin. Topics include: software.
Is fresco actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 29, 2026 with 259 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does fresco have? +
fresco has 17,155 stars and 3,737 forks on GitHub.
How does fresco rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 17,155 stars, facebook/fresco is ranked #579 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #10 among Kotlin projects.
What license is fresco distributed under? +
The repository reports a MIT license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
