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Meta's Time libraries

Go ◇ developer-tools Apache-2.0
★652STARS
⑂89FORKS
!2ISSUES
🏆#4,248GLOBAL RANK
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time gained 16 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 652. It is about 6 years old and has averaged roughly 109 stars a year. It ranks #460 among Go repositories and #4,248 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

time is an open-source project written in Go: Meta's Time libraries.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in Go. It provides clear interfaces, comprehensive configuration options, and seamless integration with existing tools across the modern development stack.

⚡ Key Features

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Optimized execution pipeline written in Go for predictable speed.

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Zero-friction configuration with comprehensive sensible defaults out of the box.

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Cross-platform runtime support across Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.

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Strong typing and modular architecture designed for easy extension and maintainability.

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Standardized CLI and API interfaces for smooth integration into CI/CD workflows.

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Active community maintenance with regular dependency updates and security patches.

📥 Installation

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$ go install github.com/facebook/time@latest

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Go >= 1.21 runtime environment

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

time coordinates its core functionality through a modular Go 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 time into Go 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

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Install time using your package manager: `go install github.com/facebook/time@latest`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for time.

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Import time into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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Execute your test suite or run `time --help` to verify successful setup.

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 652 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Go for high execution speed and developer familiarity.
Cross-platform compatibility across modern Linux, macOS, and Windows environments.
Clean modular design allowing flexible configuration and pipeline integration.

⚠️ Considerations

Requires familiarity with Go and modern CLI workflows.
Ecosystem extensions may require manual configuration depending on environment constraints.
Active development roadmap means breaking API changes may occur across major versions.

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👥 Who Should Use This

Developers and engineering teams building with Go, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

🏆 Nearby in the Rankings

facebook/time is currently ranked #4,248 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does time do? +

Meta's Time libraries

What language is time written in? +

The primary language is Go. Topics include: software.

Is time actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Sep 30, 2026 with 2 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does time have? +

time has 652 stars and 89 forks on GitHub.

How does time rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 652 stars, facebook/time is ranked #4,248 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #460 among Go projects.

What license is time distributed under? +

The repository reports a Apache-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.

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