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A collection of helpful contracts and libraries for use with Forge and Foundry

Solidity ◇ cheatcodes Apache-2.0
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⑂533FORKS
!22ISSUES
🏆#6,712GLOBAL RANK
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forge-std is forge-std is an open-source project written in Solidity: A collection of helpful contracts and libraries for use with Forge and Foundry..

Repository foundry-rs/forge-std ↗
Primary Category cheatcodes
Language & Stack Solidity
Software License Apache-2.0
Community Traction ★ 1.1K stars · ⑂ 533 forks · #6,712 globally
Maintenance ● Active (Last commit: Oct 23, 2026) · 22 open issues
Target Audience Developers and engineering teams building with Solidity, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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forge-std gained 27 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 1.1K. It is about 5 years old and has averaged roughly 212 stars a year. It ranks #2 among Solidity repositories and #6,712 across all languages on GitHubRepo.

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💡 Overview

forge-std is an open-source project written in Solidity: A collection of helpful contracts and libraries for use with Forge and Foundry.

Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in cheatcodes, ethereum, evm. 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 Solidity 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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$ git clone https://github.com/foundry-rs/forge-std.git
cd forge-std

⚙ System Requirements

Platforms

  • • macOS
  • • Linux
  • • Windows

Runtime & Dependencies

Solidity environment and standard tooling

Architecture

x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)

🧠 How It Works

forge-std coordinates its core functionality through a modular Solidity 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 forge-std into Solidity 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 forge-std using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/foundry-rs/forge-std.git`

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Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for forge-std.

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Import forge-std into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.

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

👍 Strengths

Active community backing with 1,062 GitHub stars and verified adoption.
Permissive open-source distribution under the Apache-2.0 license.
Built in Solidity 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 Solidity 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 Solidity, seeking reliable, tested, and actively maintained tooling for production workloads.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does forge-std do? +

A collection of helpful contracts and libraries for use with Forge and Foundry

What language is forge-std written in? +

The primary language is Solidity. Topics include: cheatcodes, ethereum, evm, forge, foundry.

Is forge-std actively maintained? +

Yes, the last recorded push was on Oct 23, 2026 with 22 open issues being tracked.

How many stars does forge-std have? +

forge-std has 1,062 stars and 533 forks on GitHub.

How does forge-std rank among GitHub repositories? +

With 1,062 stars, foundry-rs/forge-std is ranked #6,712 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #2 among Solidity projects.

What license is forge-std distributed under? +

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

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