A virtual machine for executing programs written in Hack.
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| Forks gained | +0 | +61 | +153 |
hhvm gained 467 stars in the last 30 days, about 16 a day, and now has 18.7K. It is about 17 years old and has averaged roughly 1.1K stars a year. It ranks #32 among C++ repositories and #607 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
79
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Jan 2, 2010
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
hhvm has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
hhvm is an open-source project written in C++: A virtual machine for executing programs written in Hack.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in hack, hacklang, hhvm. 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/facebook/hhvm.git
cd hhvm⚙ 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
hhvm 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 hhvm 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 hhvm using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/facebook/hhvm.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for hhvm.
Import hhvm into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `hhvm --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
facebook/hhvm is currently ranked #607 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does hhvm do? +
A virtual machine for executing programs written in Hack.
What language is hhvm written in? +
The primary language is C++. Topics include: hack, hacklang, hhvm, php.
Is hhvm actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 2, 2026 with 550 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does hhvm have? +
hhvm has 18,663 stars and 3,067 forks on GitHub.
How does hhvm rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 18,663 stars, facebook/hhvm is ranked #607 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #32 among C++ projects.
What license is hhvm distributed under? +
The repository reports a NOASSERTION license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
