Star History
Momentum
+10
STARS · LAST 30 DAYS
1
PER DAY
#338
MOST-STARRED C
| Window | 7 days | 30 days | 90 days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stars gained | +7 | +10 | +90 |
| Per day | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Forks gained | +1 | +3 | +10 |
gitg gained 10 stars in the last 30 days, about 1 a day, and now has 4. It is about 18 years old and has averaged roughly 0 stars a year. It ranks #338 among C repositories and #12,374 across all languages on GitHubRepo.
Trending Record
21
DAYS ON TRENDING
#100
BEST RANK
Feb 8, 2009
FIRST APPEARANCE
Active
STATUS TODAY
gitg has maintained a continuous presence across global trending indexes, peaking at #100. Below is the 30-day activity profile:
💡 Overview
gitg is an open-source project written in C: A GitX clone for gtk+/GNOME.
Engineered for speed, consistency, and developer ease, it solves common hurdles in C. 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/guyou/gitg.git
cd gitg⚙ System Requirements
Platforms
- • macOS
- • Linux
- • Windows
Runtime & Dependencies
C99 or C11 compiler with CMake / make
Architecture
x86_64, ARM64 (Apple Silicon & Graviton)
🧠 How It Works
gitg 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 gitg 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 GPL-2.0 license.
🚀 Getting Started
Install gitg using your package manager: `git clone https://github.com/guyou/gitg.git`
Initialize your project workspace or configuration file for gitg.
Import gitg into your codebase or invoke it directly from your terminal.
Execute your test suite or run `gitg --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
guyou/gitg is currently ranked #12,374 by stars across every repository tracked on GitHubRepo. These are adjacent projects:
| Rank | Repository | Language | Stars | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11,940 | phss/nimo | Ruby | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,940 | manniwood/Pybatis | HTML | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,940 | srush/TextBook | Haskell | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,940 | randy-girard/acts_as_similar | Ruby | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #11,940 | jeremyevans/simple_mailer | Ruby | ★ 5 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,374 | guyou/gitg This Project | C | ★ 4 | |
| #12,374 | adelcambre/textilizefu | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,374 | anaisbetts/yikes | C | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,374 | sudachen/python-tool-legacy | C | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,374 | crafterm/piccr | Ruby | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
| #12,374 | ebassi/talk | Python | ★ 4 | Compare ↗ |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does gitg do? +
A GitX clone for gtk+/GNOME
What language is gitg written in? +
The primary language is C. Topics include: software.
Is gitg actively maintained? +
Yes, the last recorded push was on Feb 16, 2011 with 2 open issues being tracked.
How many stars does gitg have? +
gitg has 4 stars and 2 forks on GitHub.
How does gitg rank among GitHub repositories? +
With 4 stars, guyou/gitg is ranked #12,374 globally across all repositories tracked on GitHubRepo and #338 among C projects.
What license is gitg distributed under? +
The repository reports a GPL-2.0 license. Always verify the repository LICENSE file for legal terms.
